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Spencer Jones (concussion protocol) is questionable for tomorrow's game against the Grizzlies.

Nikola Jokić (L ankle sprain), Jamal Murray (L hip inflammation), and Christian Braun (L ankle sprain) are all probable.

Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson still OUT w/ hamstring strains.

“I Just Wasn't Ready”: Inside Christian Braun’s Recovery From His Ankle Injury - DNVR Sports James Harden was still a Clipper when he stepped on Christian Braun's right foot in early November. Braun landed awkwardly, tearing ligaments in his left

It’s Take 2 for Christian Braun on that left ankle:

“It’s all right — better than it was the first time. But it has its days.”

On his best game in months, and the lingering soreness that led him to another check-in with the med staff:
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Cam Johnson has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow night’s game in Chicago.

Nikola Jokić is questionable with a left ankle sprain.

Spencer Jones is OUT with a concussion.

Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are both OUT with hamstring strains.

David Adelman is optimistic Jokić will play tonight.

If he does play, there will be restrictions.

He would be in the starting lineup.

He’ll go through his routine before an official call is made.

Aaron Gordon’s latest hamstring injury has the Nuggets facing a harsh reality - DNVR Sports Just as reinforcements began to arrive, the Denver Nuggets lost another key player to injury. Aaron Gordon has suffered another right hamstring strain, per

Just as light appeared at the end of the tunnel, Denver suffered another devastating injury.

Aaron Gordon is out with another hamstring strain — his third in less than nine months.

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Nuggets Roundtable: The Biggest Silver-Linings From a Month Without Jokić - DNVR Sports The Nuggets are 9-6 without Nikola Jokić and a rotating cast of key players. What silver linings and concerns have emerged from a momentous stretch of

New roundtable with Adam and Harrison on a month without Nikola Jokić

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Julian Strawther Is the Latest Nugget to Answer the Call - DNVR Sports That left only Julian Strawther waiting for his close-up.

ICYMI from the win in Milwaukee:

Julian Strawther is the latest Nugget to answer the call.

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Nuggets of the Week: Peyton Watson Keeps Raising the Bar - DNVR Sports A winter storm postponed a game with the Grizzlies and left the Denver Nuggets stuck in Memphis as the week turned over. Sunday belonged to football and the

The last week of Nuggets basketball ended so abruptly that I almost forgot to give out some awards.

Almost.

Find out who the latest winners are:
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Nuggets of the Week: Nikola Jokić Dominates on Christmas - DNVR Sports Last week the Nuggets drubbed the Jazz and played in arguably the best game of the year on Christmas, when Nikola Jokić made history in an overtime thriller.

NEW Nuggets of the Week!

Nikola Jokić saves Christmas.

Plus, Dunk of the Week, Assist of the Week, Ruined Assist of the Week, and more:
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Bruce Brown on Jokic, the Nuggets Season, Championship, & Why He Loves Denver | DNVR Nuggets Podcast YouTube video by DNVR Sports

We had Bruce Brown on the show today.

He stopped by the studio and hung out for the full hour.

Check it out:
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Nikola Jokić Delivers a Magical Jokmas - DNVR Sports It's been nearly 10 years since Jokić was named the full-time starter in Denver. Every December 15th, since 2016, the particularly online corners of Nuggets

39 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and one hilarious presser.

Nikola Jokić delivers a magical Jokmas:
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Bruce Brown, warming up to country music, notices some new cowboy boots on Jon Wallace courtside.

Then he rips some threes.

Whispers abound that Brown may join a local show this week.

We talked with Bruce Brown at practice today.

When it was over, he asked me when we’re having him on the show.

Going to try and make that happen.

Nuggets-Kings Instant Reactions: Denver Sprints Past Sacramento - DNVR Sports Returning from an extended break for NBA Cup play, the Denver Nuggets got back after it in Sacramento on Thursday night. After an embarrassing loss to the

Nuggets-Kings Instant Reactions

Everyone plays, everyone scores.

Denver Sprints Past Sacramento:

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Nuggets of the Week: Jamal Murray Shines and Denver Gets Another 50 Burger - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets had an eventful week of basketball, including an embarrassing loss at home, three wins on the road, the third 50 burger of the season, and

52 points in Indiana. 23 points in the first quarter at Charlotte. And the first NBA POTW award of his career.

It was the week of Jamal Murray.

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Nuggets-Hornets Instant Reactions: Murray Ties Career-High With 23 Points in First Quarter - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets traveled to Charlotte in search of their 10th straight win on the road. Both teams played shorthanded, with the Nuggets down two starters,

Nuggets-Hornets Instant Reactions

Jamal Murray ties his career-high with 23 in the first.

Denver wins their 10th straight on the road.

(No paywall)
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How the Denver Nuggets Pulled Off The Third Largest Comeback in Team History - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets were staring at their first blowout loss of the season at halftime on Friday night. Things got out of hand quickly when the Atlanta Hawks

The Nuggets escaped Atlanta with their ninth straight win on the road.

All it took was the third-largest comeback in team history.

New article for the Diehards:
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Nuggets-Hawks Instant Reactions: Denver Engineers a 23-Point Comeback in Atlanta - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets, winners of 8 straight on the road, suited up in Atlanta for the second game of a four-game trip.

Nuggets turn the tables and erase a 23-point lead on the road.

Instant reactions to a big comeback in Atlanta (no paywall):
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Nuggets Injury Report - 12/3 @ Pacers

Nikola Jokić - PROBABLE (left wrist sprain)

Jamal Murray - QUESTIONABLE (right ankle sprain)

Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Julian Strawther - OUT (ankle sprain, hamstring strain, back pain)

Why the Denver Nuggets Have Lost 4 Straight in Ball Arena - DNVR Sports The Nuggets dropped their fourth straight game in Ball Arena on Monday night, blowing a 17-point lead over the Dallas Mavericks. The game followed a

Squandered leads, a defense in free fall, and struggles in the clutch.

The Denver Nuggets have lost four straight in Ball Arena:
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Nuggets of the Week: Jamal Murray Delivers on Strong Start to the Season - DNVR Sports The holiday season is upon us, and depending on how well you digested that Friday night loss to the San Antonio Spurs, there's still plenty to be grateful for

"That's why I want to come out and just have a good November, October — whatever it is."

Jamal Murray in Oct/Nov this season:

24/4.5/6.6 | 49/41/89

Nuggets of the Week:
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Spencer Jones is having a nice year for Denver, shooting 40 percent from 3 (low volume).

Can't unsee what @dnvr-nuggets.bsky.social pod said about his shooting form though (h/t: @nateduncannba.bsky.social). It looks like he's trying to add new letters to the alphabet when he takes a shot.

How Tim Hardaway Jr. Is Changing the Game for the Denver Nuggets - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets were short a shooter last season, and probably more than one. They lucked out when Tim Hardaway Jr. and his representation reached out to

The Denver Nuggets are a different team from three-point range this season.

It all starts with Tim Hardaway Jr.

Diehards only:
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Nuggets-Suns Instant Reactions: Denver Shoots the Lights Out in Phoenix - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets looked to bounce back just 24 hours removed from a crushing loss to the San Antonio Spurs, sinking their bid for the NBA Cup. They hopped

Nuggets-Suns Instant Takeaways

Denver shoots 58% from the field, 58% from deep, and 95% from the line

Scorching hot in Phoenix:
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Nuggets of the Week: "I think We Are Not That Good" - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets played two home games and two road games this week. Naturally, they lost both home games to the Bulls and Kings, while winning on the road

The Denver Nuggets put their best and worst on the table in the last four games.

Let's sort through the highlights and hand out some hardware.

This is Nuggets of the Week:
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Aaron Gordon Sidelined 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain - DNVR Sports The injuries are adding up for the Denver Nuggets. Aaron Gordon will miss at least 4-6 weeks with a grade 2 right hamstring strain that he suffered in

"I can't play an 8.5-man rotation every night, so I'll get creative with it as best I can."

Adelman must get creative, and the Nuggets must dig deep without Aaron Gordon for 4-6 weeks.

The fun start to a new year is in the rearview mirror:
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With Christian Braun injured, Peyton Watson gets to run in the starting lineup.

Life is sweeter with Big Honey.

✍️ @brendanvogt.bsky.social
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Peyton Watson Reaches New Heights Alongside Nikola Jokić - DNVR Sports Most role players would want to play on a team led by Nikola Jokić. But not everyone who plays for the Nuggets logs most of their minutes alongside him. It's

Peyton Watson in 10 games off the bench: 5 ppg, 40% from the field, 23.1% from 3.

In 4 starts: 16.3 ppg, 57.4% from the field, 46.7% from 3.

With Christian Braun injured, this is the most interesting stretch of Watson's career:
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