Denver Nuggets

The Houston Rockets (40-24) visit the Denver Nuggets (39-26) on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET in a matchup that could tighten the Western Conference playoff race. Houston holds a half-game lead over the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves for third place, while Denver trails by 1.5 games. A Nuggets victory combined with a Timberwolves loss would leave four teams separated by just a half game.

8 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson has faced challenges in his performance since joining the team from the Brooklyn Nets. Recent statistics show a dip in his shooting efficiency, raising concerns among scouts and coaches. As the Nuggets vie for a strong playoff position, Johnson's role remains under scrutiny.

Backup center Jonas Valančiūnas became the latest casualty in the Denver Nuggets' mounting injury woes, diagnosed with a right calf strain that will sideline him for at least four weeks. Injured during his first start replacing Nikola Jokić, this leaves the third-place Nuggets (23-10) relying on thin frontcourt depth for key upcoming games.

30 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

With Nikola Jokić sidelined at least four weeks by a hyperextended left knee—jeopardizing his MVP eligibility under the 65-game rule—Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as the clear favorite for a second straight award, backed by the Thunder's league-best 28-5 record.

Denver Nuggets poängvakt Jamal Murray drabbades av en stukning i höger fotled tidigt i tredje kvarten under måndagens 131-121-förlust mot Dallas Mavericks. Murray missade de sista 12 minuterna av matchen efter en kort återkomst från omklädningsrummet. Laget kommer att utvärdera honom på tisdag.

23 november 2025 Rapporterad av AI

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been sidelined indefinitely with a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. The injury occurred early in Friday's win over the Houston Rockets, limiting him to three minutes of play. Gordon's absence adds to the team's challenges, as Christian Braun is also out with an ankle sprain.