Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic vs the Memphis Grizzlies (Image via Getty) Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable for the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the United Center. It is not clear yet if Jokic will play tonight or not and the team is expected to decide closer to tip-off after evaluating him during pregame warmups.Jokic is dealing with a left ankle sprain. Players with a questionable tag usually have about a 50-75% chance of playing, but the final call often comes shortly before the game.
What the injury report says about Nikola Jokic for the Chicago Bulls game? (February 7, 2026)
The NBA’s injury report dated February 7 shows Jokic as questionable because of the ankle injury. If he is unable to play, Denver is expected to use Jonas Valančiūnas and Zeke Nnaji for bigger minutes in the frontcourt.
Nikola’s Recent injury timeline
This is the second injury concern for Jokic in recent weeks. He missed 16 games in January 2026 due to a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension, which affected Denver’s consistency during that stretch.He returned on January 30 and played four straight games before the ankle issue appeared. In those games, he averaged 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.5 steals.The knee is no longer listed on the injury report, but the ankle problem now puts his availability in doubt as the Nuggets try to end a three-game losing streak.
Denver Nuggets’ situation entering the game
Denver Nuggets enter the matchup with a 33-19 record and sits third in the Western Conference. Chicago is 24-28 and 11th in the Eastern Conference.The Nuggets are already dealing with several injuries. Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson, and Spencer Jones are out, while Christian Braun has a minor ankle sprain but is expected to play.If Jokic is available, Chicago will likely defend him with multiple players and try to speed up the game. If he is ruled out, Denver will depend more on Jamal Murray and a larger frontcourt rotation.
How to follow his final status
Final updates usually arrive about 90 minutes before tip-off through Altitude Sports’ pregame coverage and the Nuggets’ official social media accounts. The NBA injury report will also reflect any change in status.Also read: Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 7, 2026)As of the latest update on February 7, Nikola Jokic remains a game-time decision for the Nuggets’ matchup against the Bulls.