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Jonas Valanciunas Valan?i?nas (calf) expected to play Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 11:44 AM
Bennett Durando
Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Valan?i?nas has been out since straining his right calf during a December 31 win over the Raptors. A return on Thursday would mean he's about a week ahead of schedule. While the veteran center will likely be under a minutes restriction, Zeke Nnaji will get less playing time. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) questionable Thursday
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 9:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Wizards.
Analysis: On January 1, Valan?i?nas was given a four-week timeline for re-evaluation, but the questionable tag indicates that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a right calf strain. If Valan?i?nas is cleared to return, he'll likely face a minutes restriction, but DaRon Holmes II and Zeke Nnaji could see their playing times reduced. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon drops 18 points, five assists
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:48 PM
Aaron Gordon tallied 18 points (6-of-9 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Gordon was back in the Nuggets' lineup after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Hornets, pushing DaRon Holmes II (DNP-CD) out of the rotation entirely. While he didn't record any defensive stats, Gordon's points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers were solid. The combination of decreased defensive production and poor foul shooting has negatively affected Gordon's fantasy value recently, pushing him outside the top-100. That said, he'll be worth holding onto as long as the Nuggets are without Nikola Joki?. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson posts 18 points, full stat line
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:48 PM
Peyton Watson recorded 18 points (7-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and four three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Two nights removed from being limited to 11 points in a blowout loss to the Hornets, Watson was more productive against the Lakers. The fourth-year forward recorded a complete stat line in his 38 minutes, and he has offered consistently reliable value over the past month. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson has been a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past month. He's worth rostering until Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (knee) return from their injuries. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray cools off in second half, scores 28
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:46 PM
Jamal Muarry amassed 28 points (10-of-21 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, 11 assists and four three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Murray's shot from just beyond half court capped an 8-0 Nuggets run to end the first half, during which he scored 26 points. Murray appeared to be well on his way to an outstanding night. Give the Lakers credit for adjusting their defensive approach, sending more doubles Murray's way, and he may have been a bit too deliberate with his decision-making. The Nuggets' guard scored two points in the second half as Denver watched a 14-point lead slip away. Murray will look to bounce back on Thursday against the Wizards. |
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Aaron Gordon DEN starts Murray, Pickett, Watson, Jones, Gordon
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 3:51 PM
NBA Lineups
Jamal Murray, Jalen Pickett, Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones and Aaron Gordon will start Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Gordon is back after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Hornets, sparking the lone change to Denver's starting lineup. He steps in for DaRon Holmes II, who is not worth rostering in redraft leagues. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) available Tuesday vs. LAL
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 3:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Hardaway's knee contusion did not sideline him for Sunday's loss to the Hornets, but he struggled in his 13 minutes on the floor. Capable of bouncing back with a quality showing against the Lakers, THJ is only worth the risk in deep redraft leagues. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) available Tuesday
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 3:07 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: After sitting out Sunday's loss to the Hornets, Gordon is back. His return likely pushes DaRon Holmes II to the bench, where his already low fantasy ceiling disappears. There's no need to consider holding onto Holmes in redraft leagues. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (knee) available Tuesday vs. LAL
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 3:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Murray was initially probable for Tuesday's game. Given the matchup, this is a spot where Murray can bounce back from a subpar performance in Sunday's loss to the Hornets. |
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Christian Braun Braun (ankle) remains out vs. Los Angeles
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 11:58 AM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis: This will be a sixth straight absence for Braun, and as of Friday, he was still limited to non-contact work. Braun could remain sidelined for a while longer, which means Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones should both remain in the starting unit for now. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) probable vs. Los Angeles
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) is probable to play against the Lakers on Friday.
Analysis: THJ is managing a knee contusion, but it isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup. He remains a streaky option for fantasy managers; he only had six points in 13 minutes on Sunday after scoring 30 points on Saturday. He should occupy his typical role off the bench against Los Angeles. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) probable vs. Los Angeles
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 11:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is probable to play against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Gordon missed Sunday's game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. DaRon Holmes returned to the starting lineup in his place, but he was out of the rotation entirely in their previous game. With Gordon expected back, Holmes likely won't see the floor much against Los Angeles. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (knee) probable vs. Los Angeles
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 11:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (knee) is probable to play against the Lakers on Monday.
Analysis: Murray is still managing inflammation in his knee, but it shouldn't keep him out of the lineup against Los Angeles. He was held to just 16 points on Sunday, but he should respond with a better outing against the Lakers. |
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Jamal Murray Murray scores just 16 points in blowout loss
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 4:33 PM
Jamal Murray amassed 16 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes in Sunday's blowout loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: It certainly qualifies as an underwhelming performance on the heels of an explosive 42-point effort during Saturday's win over the Wizards. Murray struggled to get going on the second night of a back-to-back as Denver looked completely out of sync, shooting just 41 percent overall to finish with only 87 points. The Nuggets have a four-game slate next week that features showdowns against the Lakers, Wizards, Bucks and Grizzlies. |
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Julian Strawther Strawther contributes 15 points off the bench in loss
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 4:29 PM
Julian Strawther chipped in 15 points (5-of-7 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 20 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Strawther took advantage of the lopsided score to do some serious damage off the bench, hitting 5-of-7 shots, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. The seldom-used 23-year-old guard has played sparingly this season, even with all of Denver's injury issues, but he's capable of producing double-digit points with consistent playing time. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Sunday's game is the second in as many nights for the Nuggets, who continue to exercise caution with Gordon's workload. DaRon Holmes II was the replacement the last time Gordon missed a game, but Zeke Nnaji played more minutes and was more productive. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) questionable Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 9:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Gordon's workload is still being managed due to a lingering hamstring injury, and it's possible he sits out the second leg of Denver's back-to-back set. If Gordon is out, DaRon Holmes II and Zeke Nnaji could see bumps in playing time. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon posts 10 points, 11 assists vs. WAS
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:50 PM
Aaron Gordon recorded eight points (3-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: While Gordon didn't do much scoring on Saturday, the rebounding and facilitating boosted his final stat line. The Nuggets forward recorded his third double-double of the season and first since returning from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for six weeks. While Gordon is ranked outside the top-150 over the past two weeks, it's fair to expect that the production will continue to improve as he gets further removed from the hamstring injury. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. hits five triples, scores 30
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:49 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. accounted for 30 points (10-of-18 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds and five three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Three games removed from scoring 25 points in a win over the Bucks, Hardaway had his most productive outing since joining the Nuggets last offseason. Shooting 5-of-11 from beyond the arc, he recorded his first 30-point game of the season. Unfortunately, Hardaway didn't provide much beyond points, three-pointers and percentages, but that's to be expected, given his fantasy profile. No Nikola Joki? in the rotation does give Hardaway a slightly higher fantasy ceiling, but not to where he becomes a must-roster player in standard leagues. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson contributes 21 points vs. WAS
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:48 PM
Peyton Watson recorded 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Watson continues to offer excellent fantasy value as one of the players helping compensate for Nikola Joki? being out with a knee injury. Over the past three weeks, he has been a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats. Since Joki?'s injury, Watson has scored at least 20 points in eight of ten games, and that includes two 30-point performances. Managers in 12-team leagues should add Watson if he's sitting on the waiver wire. |
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