Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets injury report: Injured and questionable players, where to watch, team stats, and more (January 11, 2026)

The Milwaukee Bucks visit Denver on January 11, 2026, to face the Denver Nuggets in a game shaped more by availability than form. Milwaukee comes in healthier and playing better basketball lately.

Denver is trying to stay on top of the West while dealing with a long injury list.This matchup at Ball Arena matters for different reasons. The Bucks are trying to build some stability after a slow start to the season. The Nuggets are focused on getting through games without their core intact and avoiding another poor showing like the recent loss to Atlanta.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Injury situation heading into the game (January 11, 2026)

Milwaukee Bucks’ report is short. Taurean Prince is out following neck surgery.

Kevin Porter Jr. is listed as probable with a right hip contusion. The biggest update is that Giannis Antetokounmpo is fully available and has been playing without restrictions since returning.

Denver Nuggets’ situation is far more complicated. Nikola Jokić will not play due to a knee injury. Jonas Valanciunas is out with a calf issue, Cameron Johnson is sidelined with a knee injury, Tamar Bates is out with a foot injury, and Spencer Jones is questionable with an ankle problem.

Jamal Murray is also questionable because of a left ankle injury. Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are both expected to play but are dealing with ankle and hamstring issues, respectively.

Without Jokić, Denver’s frontcourt depth becomes a major concern.

How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets (January 11, 2026)

Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET. The game will air on TNT. Streaming options include NBA League Pass, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Radio coverage is available on SiriusXM NBA Radio, with separate channels for Bucks and Nuggets broadcasts.

Live stats and updates will be available throughout the game on NBA.com.

Team records and performance

Milwaukee Bucks enter the game with a 17-21 record. Since Giannis returned, the Bucks have won five of their last seven games, and their offense has been more consistent during that stretch.Denver Nuggets are 25-13 and still leads the Western Conference. However, their numbers drop without Jokić on the floor. He averages 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists, and his absence affects both ends of the court.

What could decide the game

Milwaukee will look to attack inside early, especially with Denver missing Jokić. The Bucks have already won tough road games recently, including wins against Philadelphia and Boston. Denver’s chances depend heavily on Jamal Murray’s availability and how well their rotation holds up late in the game. If Murray sits or is limited, Denver may struggle to close, something that has already been an issue in recent losses.