Will Nikola Jokic be suspended? Nuggets star fined for altercation with Jaden McDaniels in Game 4

During Game 4 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday, April 26, 2026, Nikola Jokic charged at Jaden McDaniels and the Timberwolves bench after McDaniels scored a layup as time expired, which Jokic interpreted as showboating with the game already decided. The NBA responded by fining Jokic for the altercation, with a suspension remaining a possibility under review. The incident occurred as Minnesota took a 3-1 series lead over Denver with a double-digit victory.