Nikola Jokić Drops from MVP Race After Missing 12 Games Due to Knee Injury

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić has fallen out of MVP consideration after missing the last 12 games due to a knee injury. While he remains a strong contender when healthy, his current absence makes it difficult to justify a Top 5 ranking. Despite this, the Nuggets organization has expressed encouragement regarding the progress of his recovery, suggesting a potential return to the MVP race could happen quickly.