Story byDec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Ball Arena. Swayam JainThu, January 8, 2026 at 11:48 PM UTC·5 min readIn the midst of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets have navigated a wave of injuries to key contributors. This includes Nikola Jokić (knee), Cameron Johnson (knee), and Jonas Valančiūnas (calf), along with recent returns and restrictions for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. Amid this adversity, one player has stepped up amid the injuries: Spencer Jones.