Nikola Jokic out four weeks

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks.

While the injury is still a significant setback, there is relief within the organization after medical evaluations confirmed that no ligaments were damaged.

Just in: Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee and will miss at least four weeks. An immense sigh of relief as tests show the three-time NBA MVP's knee ligaments are intact. pic.twitter.com/u8qLE0GDd3

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