Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić may have avoided a catastrophic injury when he hyperextended his left knee against the Miami Heat on Monday, but his absence of at least four weeks is sure to turn Denver and the Western Conference on their heads.

If this happens, Gilgeous-Alexander would become the 16th to win at least two and the 11th to do so by the age of 27. With two MVPs, he would jump into the class of Curry, Duncan, Antetokounmpo and Petit and Steve Nash -- with a long runway in front of him and a team built to keep him in MVP position for years to come.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, a 3-time Most Valuable Player, suffered a knee injury against the Miami Heat Monday, Dec. 29.

Knicks 130, Pelicans 125: Zion Williamson had 32 and Saddiq Bey had 27 for New Orleans (8-26). But the Knicks (23-9) dished out 35 assists and knocked down 20 3-pointers to overcome it. Jalen Brunson had 28 and 10 to lead New York.

The fact that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić sits atop most fantasy basketball rankings is unsurprising, given his history of success. While there's no denying the excellence of LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard,