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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) probable Thursday vs. BKN
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 1:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Valan?i?nas, who starts for the injured Nikola Joki? (knee), recorded a double-double in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons. The probable tag suggests that he'll be available on Thursday, and this matchup could be a good one for the veteran center. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) out Thursday vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Thursday's absence makes it 11 consecutive games on the bench for Braun, who is still dealing with a sprained left ankle. Jalen Pickett has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role until Braun is healthy enough to play. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) ruled out vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 12:53 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will not play on Thursday against the Nets.
Analysis: Gordon will miss a second straight game on Wednesday as he deals with a second hamstring strain. The injury has limited Gordon to just 23 appearances, which has been one of his best statistical seasons as a pro. Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones should continue to start at the forward spots, while Bruce Brown should come off the bench to play important minutes. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) probable Thursday
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) is probable for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: While Murray continues to appear on the Nuggets' injury reports, he is once again listed as probable. After struggling from three in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons, look for the Nuggets' guard to bounce back against the shorthanded Nets. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valan?i?nas has 16/16 game in loss Tuesday
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 5:59 PM
Jonas Valan?i?nas had 16 points (6-of-10 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 16 rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss against the Pistons.
Analysis: Similarly to last season when Domantas Sabonis was injured which opened up playing time for Valan?i?nas to thrive on the Kings, Nikola Jokic's injury has done the same for Valan?i?nas on the Nuggets. That could be coming to an end as soon as next week as Jokic will be re-evaluated for his return then. Valan?i?nas continues to be a great waiver wire addition since Jokic went down and Tuesday's 16-point, 16-rebound effort showed that once again. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray has 24/5/10 line in loss vs. Pistons
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 5:54 PM
Jamal Murray had 24 points (7-of-18 FGs, 10-of-15 FTs), five rebounds, 10 assists and one block in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Murray struggled from behind the three-point line in this one, missing all six of his three-point attempts. The 28-year-old point guard had multiple chances to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Twice the Pistons fouled Murray while he attempted a three-pointer with the Nuggets trailing by three with less than 10 seconds, but both times he missed one of the first two free throws. Denver's homestand continues Thursday against the Nets. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) available Tuesday
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 2:06 PM
Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Valan?i?nas missed Friday's win over the Bucks and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, which was postponed for bad weather. He was initially listed as probable Tuesday, so his availability isn't surprising. Zeke Nnaji will return to the bench after playing 37 minutes when Valan?i?nas was out against the Bucks. Both Valan?i?nas and Nnaji will eventually be squeezed for minutes when Nikola Jokic (knee) returns. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (ankle) available vs. Detroit
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 2:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Peyton Watson (ankle) is available to play against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: Watson was initially listed as probable to play, so his availability doesn't come as a surprise. Spencer Jones started in his place in Denver's last game, but he will likely head to the bench with Watson officially back in the lineup. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) available Tuesday
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 2:03 PM
Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Murray missed Friday's win over the Bucks and was questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, which was postponed because of inclement weather. He was initially listed as probable Tuesday, so his availability isn't much of a surprise. Julian Strawther had 20 points in the win against the Bucks, but will slide back to the bench with Murray back in the lineup. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (knee) to be re-evaluated in 1 week
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Nikola Joki? (knee) will be re-evaluated in a week.
Analysis: Joki? has missed 14 straight games, but he's nearing a return. According to Shams, âThe Denver Nuggets will re-evaluate Nikola Joki? in about a week. He is making great progress; he's in the ramp up phase of his return to play process.â Until Joker is cleared to return, the Nuggets will fill the void through a committee approach. The majority of big man minutes should be absorbed by Jonas Valan?i?nas and Zeke Nnaji. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (ankle) probable Tuesday vs. Detroit
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Peyton Watson (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: With Watson unavailable for Friday's win over the Bucks, Spencer Jones moved into the starting lineup. Since Denver won't have Aaron Gordon on Tuesday, Jones may remain with the starters, pushing Zeke Nnaji to the bench if Jonas Valan?i?nas plays. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) probable Tuesday vs. DET
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Valan?i?nas did not play in Friday's win over the Bucks, which prompted Zeke Nnaji to move into the starting lineup. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) out, Nnaji's playing time may remain high, but he could be asked to come off the bench. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) probable Tuesday
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Murray did not play in Friday's win over the Bucks and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, which was postponed due to inclement weather. His likely return would push Julian Strawther to the bench after he scored 20 points against Milwaukee. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (hamstring) out Tuesday vs. Detroit
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Gordon strained his right hamstring during the second quarter of Friday's win over the Bucks. This is the second time he's injured his hamstring this season, so an extended absence may be in play. While DaRon Holmes II may pick up a few more minutes, Zeke Nnaji is the player fantasy managers should consider after he logged 37 productive minutes in Milwaukee. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) out Tuesday vs. Detroit
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the tenth that Braun has missed as the team looks to get his left ankle right. With Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) listed as probable, his return will likely push Julian Strawther to the bench. There's no need to stream Strawther when he's used in a reserve role. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) questionable Sunday
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonas Valan?i?nas (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Valan?i?nas did not play in Friday's win over the Bucks, with Zeke Nnaji starting in his place and playing 37 minutes. Given Denver's lack of depth in the frontcourt, Nnaji would be worth streaming in deep leagues if he starts. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (ankle) questionable Sunday vs. MEM
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Peyton Watson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Watson did not play in Friday's win over the Bucks, resulting in Spencer Jones returning to the starting lineup. With Aaron Gordon suffering a strained hamstring during Friday's game, Jones will likely remain in the starting lineup even if Watson plays. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) questionable Sunday
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Murray was held out of Friday's win over the Bucks, with Julian Strawther replacing him in the starting lineup. Despite a 1-of-6 night from three, the former first-round pick was productive in that role, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer. Strawther and Tim Hardaway Jr. will be worth a look in fantasy leagues if Murray remains out. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) out Sunday vs. Memphis
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the ninth that Braun has missed as he continues to work his way from a sprained left ankle initially suffered in mid-November. With Jamal Murray also out, the Nuggets started Julian Strawther in Friday's win over the Bucks. Murray is listed as questionable for Sunday; if he can play, Strawther will head to the bench. |
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Zeke Nnaji Zeke Nnaji posts 11/12 double-double in spot start
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 7:08 PM
Zeke Nnaji amassed 11 points (4-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in the win over the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: With Nikola Jokic (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (calf) out, Nnaji made a spot start and provided the Nuggets with some solid production. In his 37 minutes, he attacked the glass hard to lead Denver in rebounds, and also led them in blocked shots. Additionally, the sixth-year pro scored in double figures to collect his first double-double of the season. He will likely remain the starter at center for as long as Jokic and Valanciunas are out. |
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