The Denver Nuggets have announced that superstar center Nikola Jokic will miss Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to personal reasons. This news raised concerns among fans about his well-being. However, Katy Winge from Altitude TV reassured that Jokic and his family are fine, urging respect for his privacy.

This marks Jokic's first absence of the season, as he had participated in all previous games. The Nuggets will also be without Aaron Gordon, complicating their game strategy against a similarly injured Pelicans team.