Nikola Jokic's brother, Strahinja Jokic, is fighting back in his assault case ... TMZ Sports has confirmed he just issued a not guilty plea at a court hearing Monday.
According to records we obtained, the NBA superstar's older bro pleaded not guilty to one count of misdemeanor assault in Denver County Court ... and then had his trial set for April 24.
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The charge, of course, stems from his alleged role in a scuffle at Ball Arena back on April 22, 2024.