The Denver Nuggets face the Washington Wizards as Nikola Jokic remains sidelined with injury while Jonas Valanciunas nears a possible return.

It's the LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets tonight at 10 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Tuesday night brings a packed NBA schedule with seven games spread across both conferences. Some teams are fighting to stay in the playoff picture, while others are trying to build momentum midway through the season.

There is optimism around the Nuggets that star big man Nikola Jokic might be able to return from injury in the coming weeks.

The Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the NBA Cup after posting a 2-2 record through group play. They'll miss out on the chance to compete in Las Vegas for the second year in a row after losses against the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs.

The Denver Nuggets have been going into their NBA battles in January handicapped by an almost unthinkable number of serious injuries. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and starting wing Cam Johnson both went down in late December with bone bruises that resulted from hyper-extended knees.

The Chicago Bulls (22-22) will try to build on a four-game home winning streak when they take on the Boston Celtics (28-16) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at United Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and CHSN.