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Julian Strawther Strawther has 25 points, four threes in vs. Spurs
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 5:34 PM
Julian Strawther had 25 points (9-of-19 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Spurs.
Analysis: Strawther had almost a repeat performance of his game in the win over the Thunder on Friday. The 23-year-old small forward started, led the Nuggets with 34 minutes, dropped 20 points and hit four three-pointers. Sound familiar? Strawther is likely to be just a depth option as the Nuggets head into the playoffs. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? has 23 points, eight boards in win
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 5:26 PM
Nikola Joki? had 23 points (7-of-12 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in the Nuggets' 128-118 victory over the Spurs on Sunday.
Analysis: Joki? finished the regular season averaging 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists as he became the first player in league history to lead the league in rebounds and assists in the same season. The 31-year-old center only played 18 minutes, but still had 23 points and eight rebounds in the win over the Spurs. The Nuggets head into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (wrist) available vs. San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 12:59 PM
Jared Weiss
Nikola Joki? (wrist) is available to play against the Spurs on Sunday.
Analysis: Joki? will suit up, but he will only played a limited role to ensure he meets the 65-game requirement to be eligible for postseason awards. Jonas Valanciunas started at center on Friday and should play significant role in this game. |
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Aaron Gordon Gordon, Hardaway Jr., Jones out vs. San Antonio
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 3:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) and Spencer Jones (hamstring) are out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Gordon and Hardaway getting additional recovery time ahead of the playoffs is far more impactful on the Nuggets' rotation than Jones' continued absence with a strained hamstring. David Roddy, who scored 21 points off the bench in Friday's win over the Thunder, should once again play extended minutes, potentially as a starter to fill the void left by Hardaway. |
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Jamal Murray Murray, Braun, Johnson all out vs. San Antonio
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 3:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (shoulder), Christian Braun (ankle, hip) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) are out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Murray, Braun and Johnson will remain out for Sunday's regular-season finale. Tyus Jones, Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther started Friday's win over the Thunder, and all should get another start on Sunday. For those in active leagues who need scoring, Strawther may be the best option to slot into fantasy lineups. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (wrist) questionable vs. San Antonio
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:58 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Joki? (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Joki? needs to play at least 15 minutes in Sunday's game to be eligible for postseason awards. So, even with the questionable tag, fantasy managers in active leagues should assume that the three-time MVP will play. However, don't expect Joki? to play starters' minutes since the Nuggets other key contributors all sidelined. |
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Julian Strawther Julian Strawther has 22 points, four threes in win
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 5:19 PM
Julian Strawther had 22 points (8-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks, one steals and four three-pointers in Friday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: Strawther moved into the starting lineup along with the other reserves and had a pretty good game against the Thunder on Friday. The 23-year-old shooting guard had 22 points and four three-pointers. Strawther led the Nuggets with 34 minutes and could see a similar workload in the season finale against the Spurs on Sunday. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valan?i?nas has 23 points, 17 boards in win
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 5:16 PM
Jonas Valan?i?nas had 23 points (9-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 17 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in the Nuggets' 127-107 victory over the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: The Nuggets' backups beat the Thunder's backups and Valan?i?nas led the way with a monster game down low. The 33-year-old center has shown over the past two seasons that he can put up great fantasy games when given the opportunity. Valan?i?nas can be considered a league-winner in currently active fantasy leagues. |
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Tyus Jones DEN starts Jones, Hardaway, Strawther, Brown, JV
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 2:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Tyus Jones, Tim Hardaway Jr., Julian Strawther, Bruce Brown and Jonas Valan?i?nas will start Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: While the Thunder will be without four of their usual starters, the Nuggets are without all five of theirs. Hardaway and Brown may be the safest options for fantasy managers in active leagues, but all five can offer value in their respective roles given Denver's limited depth. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle, hip) ruled out vs. OKC
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:26 PM
Katy Winge
Christian Braun (ankle, hip) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: Braun will join the rest of the Denver starters as out for this game. Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther should both have a chance to start and take on extra minutes for the shorthanded Nuggets. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) downgraded to out vs. OKC
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Braun and the rest of Denver's starting five will sit out Friday's game. His absence should result in a spot start for Bruce Brown, who is worth rostering in active fantasy leagues due to Denver's lack of bodies. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (shoulder) ruled out vs. OKC
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:23 PM
Katy Winge
Jamal Murray (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: Murray will join the rest of the Nuggets' starters on the sidelines for this game. Jalen Pickett should get the starting nod at point guard and has had some monster performances when he has gotten the chance to start this season. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (wrist) out Friday vs. Thunder
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:23 PM
Nikola Joki? (wrist) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Joki? headlines the Nuggets' inactives, but the team is also going to be without Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cam Johnson. It'll be an uphill battle for Denver against Oklahoma City without their entire starting lineup. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson (ankle) downgraded to out vs. OKC
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn
Cameron Johnson (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Not only will Johnson sit out Friday's game, but the entire starting five will (Oklahoma City is sitting four of its starters). Tim Hardaway Jr. should have the brightest green light possible on Friday due to the Nuggets' lack of depth. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson (ankle) questionable vs. Thunder
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 10:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Absent from the initial report released by the Nuggets, Johnson is now questionable for injury management reasons. If he does not play against the Thunder, Tim Hardaway Jr. stands to benefit the most among the available reserves. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle, hip) questionable vs. OKC
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 10:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle, hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: With the Thunder sitting out most of their players, the Nuggets could follow suit on Friday. Denver still has work to do to lock up the No. 3 seed in the West, however, as they lead the Lakers by one game. If Braun doesn't play, Bruce Brown would take on a more prominent role, possibly as a starter. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (shoulder) questionable vs. Thunder
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: Murray is one of several key Nuggets starters to show up on Thursday's injury report as questionable. The veteran guard is having a career-best season in terms of scoring, passing, and three-point shooting. If he's unable to play, the Nuggets will be without their lead ball handler and much of their offensive firepower. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (wrist) questionable Friday vs. OKC
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:23 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Joki? is questionable to play against the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: In a rematch of last season's seven-game Western Conference Semifinals, the Nuggets could be without their best player. Joki? showed on Thursday's injury report with a wrist injury. If unable to go, Denver will lose its leading scorer, rebounder, and passer in a game that could affect the standings. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) questionable Friday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is questionable to play against the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: Whether Gordon plays on Friday is to be determined. In an injury-filled season for the veteran forward, he's averaging 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. If available, he'll slot into the starting unit and provide his usual value on both ends of the floor. However, Bruce Brown could see an increase in minutes should Gordon sit out Friday's contest. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson totals 18 points in win over MEM
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 5:36 PM
Cameron Johnson tallied 18 points (8-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers on Wednesday in the win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Johnson was one of several Nuggets players to produce on the offensive end against the Grizzlies. Specifically, he was one of eight to finish with double-digit points, utilizing efficient shooting from beyond the arc and success inside the three-point line to conclude as the team's second-leading scorer. After a slow start to the season regarding three-point shooting, Johnson has really picked it up and turned in an efficient season. His scoring uptick in April could prove to be valuable with the playoffs just around the corner. |
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