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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (hip) questionable vs. Cleveland
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Murray is dealing with inflammation in his left hip, which caused him to leave Saturday's win over the Bulls with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. If he's unable to play against the Cavaliers, Jalen Pickett will likely return to the starting lineup. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (ankle) probable vs. Cleveland
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:53 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Joki? (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Joki?, who sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks, logged 33 minutes in Saturday's win over the Bulls and recorded a triple-double. Given the probable tag, fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that the three-time league MVP will play. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) probable vs. Cleveland
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Braun was also listed as probable ahead of Saturday's win over the Bulls, a game in which he started and logged 32 minutes. Look for him to take on a similar workload against the Cavaliers if cleared. |
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Cameron Johnson Cam Johnson has 14/4/1 line in return from injury
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 4:54 PM
Cameron Johnson had 14 points (6-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Johnson played and started for the first time since December 23, with Spencer Jones moving to the bench. The 29-year-old small forward was efficient with 14 points on nine field goal attempts. Johnson will have to look to be more aggressive in the future as Julian Strawther and Tim Hardaway took more shots and outscored him on Saturday. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray has 28 points, confident hip is okay
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 4:52 PM
Jamal Murray had 28 points (11-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, 11 assists and four three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Murray was in visible discomfort and headed to the locker room with four minutes left in regulation with a hip injury. Nuggets coach David Adelman told reporters after the game that he checked in with Murray and the 28-year-old point guard is confident that he's okay. That's great news as Murray has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Nuggets have four games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a Monday game against the Cavaliers at home. |
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Nikola Jokic Joki? moves into second place in triple-doubles
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 4:34 PM
Nikola Joki? had 22 points (7-of-12 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 14 rebounds, 17 assists, one steal, four blocks and two three-pointers in the Nuggets' 136-120 victory over the Bulls on Saturday.
Analysis: Joki? passed the great Oscar Robertson with his 182nd triple-double, moving into second place on the all-time list. The 30-year-old center also recorded his 1,000th career steal in Saturday's win over the Bulls. Joki? had one of the best games of the season and accomplished it while playing at seemingly less than 100 percent because of an ankle injury. Despite the injuries, Joki? has come back and provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Nuggets have four games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Cavaliers on Monday. |
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Cameron Johnson DEN starts Murray, Strawther, Braun, Cam, Joki?
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Jamal Murray, Julian Strawther, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson and Nikola Joki? will start Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Johnson is back in the lineup for the first time since December 23, and the decision to start him means that Spencer Jones will come off the bench. While his minutes will be restricted, Chicago's defensive struggles could benefit Johnson. The other change to the lineup is Strawther, who steps in for the injured Peyton Watson. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) upgraded to available
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 1:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Braun was initially probable for Saturday's game, so the status upgrade was expected. He'll take on his usual role within the Nuggets' starting lineup. While Braun's production has not been what fantasy managers hoped for, his ceiling may be raised due to Peyton Watson's absence. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (ankle) upgraded to available
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 1:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Joki? (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Joki? is good to go after appearing to tweak his left ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. He'll take on his usual role as the Nuggets' offensive focal point, and while there may be a minutes restriction, the three-time MVP has blown past his limit in the last two games. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson (knee) available Saturday vs. CHI
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 1:03 PM
Cameron Johnson (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Johnson has been sidelined with a knee injury since December 23. The 29-year-old small forward is usable in fantasy if he returns to the starting lineup, but if he's coming off the bench a wait-and-see approach might make more sense for fantasy managers. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? (ankle) questionable Saturday vs. CHI
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 12:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Joki? (ankle) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Saturday.
Analysis: Joki?'s injury came in the opening quarter of Wednesday's game against the Knicks, when he appeared to tweak his ankle. He returned to the game and scored a triple-double in the loss, but it is now uncertain to take the floor against the Bulls. He's one of the most productive players in NBA history; his fantasy value will be hard to replace if unable to suit up on Saturday. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson (knee) questionable vs. Bulls
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 11:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cameron Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Johnson's upgrade to questionable signals a return to the floor is not far away. The first-year Nuggets forward was injured on December 23 against the Mavericks and has not played in any of Denver's 23 games since. He's had an up-and-down season, but he was playing better before the latest injury. Should Johnson return, it'll likely be to the starting lineup, where he'll have a chance to pick up where he left off. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) probable vs. Chicago
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Braun returned from injury on February 3 against the Pistons, before taking the floor a second time the next day against the Knicks. Even on the second game of a back-to-back after a long injury layoff, Braun logged 43 minutes in the overtime loss, indicating that his health may not hold him back much going forward. His status ahead of Saturday's game in Chicago suggests he'll be available to help the Nuggets try to end a three-game skid. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (hamstring) out at least four weeks
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
NBA Insider Chris B. Haynes reports that Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Analysis: The Nuggets can't catch a break this season, as another key player will miss extended time. Watson sustained a right hamstring strain, and he won't return until the first week of March at the earliest. Spencer Jones (head), Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. could all be in line for extended run until Watson returns. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (hamstring) to miss extended time
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 1:58 PM
Tony Jones
Peyton Watson (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain and is expected to be out for an extended period.
Analysis: Watson, who has provided the Nuggets with excellent contributions as the team navigated multiple injuries, pulled up during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the Knicks. With Spencer Jones having exited earlier in the game with a head injury, the Nuggets relied more on Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. in Watson's absence. One may move into the starting lineup, but both will have streaming value in deeper leagues. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? records 30/14/10 line vs. New York
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:26 PM
Nikola Joki? accounted for 30 points (10-of-27 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), 14 rebounds, 10 assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Joki? was supposedly still under a minutes restriction on Wednesday. Due to the combination of the game requiring two overtimes and Jonas Valan?i?nas (two points, three rebounds and two assists) struggling with foul trouble, the three-time MVP's restriction appeared to be nothing more than a suggestion. Joki? played 44 of a possible 58 minutes, recording his 17th triple-double of the season. There was an injury scare during the first quarter when The Joker hit the floor with a left leg injury, but he was able to return. The lone issue for him was three-point shooting, with Joki? going 1-of-13 from beyond the arc. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray drops team-high 39 points vs. NYK
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:26 PM
Jamal Murray finished Wednesday's loss to the Knicks with 39 points (15-of-33 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Murray came out hot on Wednesday, scoring 20 of the Nuggets' 30 first-quarter points. He struggled from beyond the arc, making only three of 14 attempts, which negatively affected the overall field-goal percentage. However, he's recorded back-to-back 30-point games, and the 39 scored in Wednesday's double-overtime defeat were the most in a game for Murray since January 17. The Nuggets play once more in Week 16, Saturday night in Chicago. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (hamstring) injured during fourth
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:18 PM
Katy Winge
Peyton Watson (hamstring) injured his right hamstring during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Knicks and did not return.
Analysis: Watson played 33 minutes before having to leave Wednesday's game, giving a foul to stop play before immediately limping back to the locker room. He finished with 10 points (4-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. The Nuggets relied on Bruce Brown (10 points, five rebounds, three steals, one block and two three-pointers) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (19 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers) down the stretch, and that will be the case if Watson has to miss multiple games. Watson will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) available vs. New York
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 12:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Braun is good to go after initially being listed as probable. He played 26 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons, and the workload should be similar against the Knicks. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (ankle) probable vs. New York
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 7:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (ankle) is probable to play against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Braun made his return to the lineup against Detroit on Tuesday and immediately slotted in as a starter. He's expected to be available once again, and he should see a similar workload after playing an unproductive 26 minutes against the Pistons. |
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