Fansided · Feb 4
Brutal stretch leaves Nuggets gasping while trade deadline looms
Feb 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after being injured against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn ImagesThe Nuggets have looked sluggish and flat, and they appear to need an extended rest. The All-Star break will provide eight days for everyone except Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who have been selected to play in the All-Star Game. Of course, they've also been playing with half a starting unit, or less, as Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson continue to miss games, while seemingly everyone else has also missed time at some point, too.