Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has received a status update ahead of Friday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans.

All gone by the wayside with a high-octane Jokic-led Denver offense that emphasizes punishing opposing defenses in every possible way while never giving them a break. At this rate, the NBA’s fourth-ranked scoring offense is downright impossible to gameplan for.

The Nuggets will likely be hard-pressed to acquire a rotation-worthy big man before the trade deadline — Robert Williams III, Jonas Valanciunas and Nikola Vucevic come to mind — unless they’re willing to part with young talent, which could compromise an already tenuous floor-spacing situation.

What to expect from the top Denver Nuggets players and how to watch the game as they face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Already a three-time NBA MVP, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic may be putting together the best start to a season he has ever had. Currently leading the league

There's a big name that's been added to the Denver Nuggets' injury report. Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable to play in the team's first NBA Cup group-stage game Friday in New Orleans due to personal reasons.

Nikola Jokic's ridiculous early-season averages are on pace to beat the best seasons from Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, and Chris Paul.