Nikola Jokic knee injury and health update: What is knee hyperextension and what is the recovery timeline

Nikola Jokić suffered a scary knee hyperextension during the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Miami Heat on December 29. The MVP candidate’s knee bent backward past its normal position after an opponent stepped on his foot. An MRI will determine the severity of the injury, which can range from a sprain to ligament damage, impacting his recovery timeline.