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Christian Braun • SG • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun Likely Out Until After Christmas

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and guard Christian Braun (ankle) are not expected to return until after Christmas, per coach David Adelman. When asked about Gordon and Braun's recovery, Adelman said, "I would imagine they celebrate the holiday without playing, but we'll see." Braun was given a six-week timeline about four weeks ago, so it's not surprising that he still has a ways to go, but Gordon was given a timeline of four to six weeks three weeks ago, so he could have been nearing a return. Without Gordon and Braun, Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones should continue to have a chance to shine while veterans Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown Jr. continue to get more playing time on the wings as well.

3 days ago

Spencer Jones • PF • Nuggets

Spencer Jones Available Against Hawks

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (knee) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. He hurt his right knee in Wednesday's victory over the Indiana Pacers and was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game. Jones has played a significant role in the rotation since Aaron Gordon's (hamstring) exit from the lineup. He has averaged 9.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 24.1 minutes over the last six games, playing regularly as a starter.

7 days ago

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Cleared To Play Against Indiana

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is available for Wednesday's meeting with Indiana after briefly carrying a questionable tag. Murray logged 10 points, four rebounds, and nine assists across 26 minutes in Monday's loss to Dallas, continuing a strong five-game stretch that includes 37, 29, and 24-point outings. His availability keeps Denver's offensive structure intact and secures his floor in all formats. Nikola Jokic maintains his typical usage, while Spencer Jones and Tim Hardaway Jr. retain deeper-league relevance with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) still out.

Dec 3

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Available on Wednesday Night

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available to suit up for Wednesday's matchup with Indiana. He was listed as probable due to a left wrist sprain, an issue that's bothered him throughout the 2025 campaign. Fortunately, fantasy managers won't see him miss his first game of the season. As expected, Jokic is having another MVP-caliber year, averaging 29.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, 11.1 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting 43.8% from deep. The 30-year-old could be in line for a productive evening versus a Pacers team that has struggled defending opposing bigs all season.

Dec 3

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Probable for Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is on the injury report with a probable designation for Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The superstar center continues to nurse a left wrist sprain, but it looks like he will play through the injury again. Jokic hasn't missed any games this season, averaging 29.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 11.1 assists. He's always a must-start fantasy-wise whenever he takes the floor.

Dec 2

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Questionable for Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers due to a sprained right ankle. Murray's injury occurred during Monday's 131-121 loss to Dallas. The 28-year-old star guard has played in 19 of 20 Nuggets games this season, averaging 23.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 34.8 minutes per contest. If Murray is unavailable, Bruce Brown will likely start at point guard and provide fantasy managers a decent streaming option on Wednesday evening.

Dec 2

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Listed as Probable for Monday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is on the injury report with a probable designation for Monday's tilt against Anthony Davis (calf) and the Dallas Mavericks. The Serbian superstar continues to nurse a left wrist sprain, but it looks like he will play through the injury again. Jokic hasn't yet skipped any games this season and is once again averaging a triple-double. He has posted 28.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game. Impressively, Jokic didn't miss a single shot from the field on Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns, going 7-for-7 during a 26-point effort in a 130-112 win.

Dec 1

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Sidelined 4-6 Weeks with Hamstring Strain

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will miss at least four to six weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, removing one of Denver's key frontcourt pieces for the foreseeable future. Gordon was producing 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.2 blocks in 28.3 minutes on 53.2 percent shooting before the injury, making him an IL stash in most formats. Peyton Watson steps in as the primary replacement and should see a clear bump in minutes, while Cameron Johnson gains added stability across scoring and rebounding. With Christian Braun (ankle) also out, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. remain viable short-term streamers for threes, points, and supplemental defensive stats.

Nov 24

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Expected to Miss Time With Hamstring Injury

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) exited Friday's win at Houston after just three minutes and is expected to miss time, according to head coach David Adelman. Gordon has been in and out of the lineup recently, sitting two games earlier in the month. He was in the middle of a strong season, averaging 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 28.3 minutes. His last five games included 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds on 50.9 percent shooting and 40.9 percent from deep. Peyton Watson should be the primary beneficiary, with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown gaining wing minutes and Jonas Valanciunas seeing a small bump.

Nov 22

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Won't Return to NBA Cup Meeting with Houston

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) won't return to Friday's NBA Cup clash with the Houston Rockets. The 30-year-old didn't suit up for the win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. While he received the green light to get on the floor on Friday, his night came to an abrupt end due to a right hamstring strain after only three minutes of work. Gordon is having the best season of his career, averaging 20.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 45.2% shooting from behind the arc. With that in mind, if he ends up missing time, Tim Hardaway Jr. or Bruce Brown could find themselves in the starting lineup, with Spencer Jones getting more minutes from off the bench. Of course, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray should continue to lead the way offensively.

Nov 22

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Expected Back in the Lineup on Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Houston Rockets after missing the previous game. Whenever Gordon is available, he delivers steady counting stats. He's averaging 20.3 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 53.6 percent overall and 45.2 percent from long range. His return should stabilize Denver's forward rotation and push Peyton Watson back into a secondary role after Watson delivered 32 points and 12 rebounds on Wednesday. Gordon remains a locked-in starter with steady efficiency, but Christian Braun's (ankle) multiweek absence keeps minutes available on the perimeter. Gordon's return limits the ceiling for the bench group, yet Watson should continue to see enough run to stay on the radar in deeper leagues.

Nov 21

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Out Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will sit out Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gordon was a late addition to the injury report and was initially handed a questionable designation. The veteran is managing a hamstring problem and may also miss time later in the week, when Denver has a back-to-back scheduled. With Gordon unavailable, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown, and Spencer Jones are likely to absorb more minutes. Of the three players, Hardaway Jr. offers the most fantasy upside.

Nov 20

Julian Strawther • SF • Nuggets

Julian Strawther Out on Monday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Julian Strawther (back) won't play in Monday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The team has downgraded Strawther from questionable to out. He won't be a big miss for Denver, as Strawther has been limited to 7.9 minutes per game across seven contests. The rest of the Nuggets' reserve should share Strawther's minutes on Monday night. The 23-year-old will have his first opportunity to return to the lineup on Wednesday in a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nov 18

Cameron Johnson • PF • Nuggets

Cameron Johnson Cleared for Action Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (biceps) will play on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. The 29-year-old sustained a right biceps strain last week and sat out Saturday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Initially, he was in danger of missing a second straight game after the team listed him as questionable for Monday's matchup. With Johnson sidelined against Minnesota, Tim Hardaway Jr. had a sparkling performance with 22 points as a starter. On Monday, Hardaway Jr. will head back to the bench. Johnson's time in Denver has been a nightmare so far, as he has averaged only 7.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 24.5 minutes. Hardaway Jr. has been significantly more productive than him and will remain a better fantasy option even as a reserve.

Nov 18

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Available Against Bulls

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) will officially be active against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Serbian superstar is dealing with a left wrist sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Jokic is once again having an MVP-caliber season, averaging 28.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 10.9 assists. On Monday, Jokic faces a 20th-ranked defense, and it's a significant pace-up spot for the Nuggets. As a result, the three-time MVP could end up with a particularly silly stat line.

Nov 18

Julian Strawther • SF • Nuggets

Julian Strawther Will Play on Saturday Versus the Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Julian Strawther (back) will play on Saturday versus the Timberwolves. He was listed on the injury report because of low back pain, but he'll be out there for a Nuggets team that won't have Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (biceps). Strawther isn't having a good season, averaging a career-low 4.1 points. As of now, he's not someone to roster in most fantasy setups, although that might chance if he's given extra playing time and makes good use of it.

Nov 16

Cameron Johnson • PF • Nuggets

Cameron Johnson Ruled Out on Saturday Evening

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (biceps) won't play on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former Net suffered a biceps strain during Wednesday's game versus the Clippers. While there hasn't been an official update regarding a return timetable, it's reasonable to assume he may miss more time moving forward. Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available, which is good news. However, with Johnson and Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Peyton Watson, who are both starting on Saturday night, should be viewed as risky, high-upside streaming options.

Nov 16

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Available on Saturday Night

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota. The multi-time MVP was listed as questionable due to a left wrist sprain. Luckily, the injury won't keep him off the floor for the first time this season. He is coming off a strong showing, amassing 55 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, one block, and one steal in Wednesday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. With Jokic cleared for action, Jonas Valanciunas, who would have been in line to start, will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.

Nov 16

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Questionable on Saturday with a Wrist Sprain

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup in Minnesota after appearing in all 11 games this season and erupting for 55 points, five three-pointers, 12 rebounds, and six assists on 78.3% shooting in Wednesday's win over the Clippers. For the year, Jokic is posting 28.8 points, 13.1 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.7 blocks, 68.4% from the field, and 41.7% from deep, so any absence would reshape fantasy lineups. If he sits, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon should see clear usage bumps, while Jonas Valanciunas becomes a short-term streamer for points, rebounds, and field-goal percentage in deeper formats.

Nov 15

Christian Braun • SG • Nuggets

Christian Braun To Miss At Least Six Weeks With An Ankle Sprain

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (ankle) will be sidelined for a large chunk of the season with a left ankle sprain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Nuggets will re-evaluate their starting guard in six weeks. Braun was injured during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Tim Hardaway Jr., who started the second half in Braun's place on Wednesday, is the most likely candidate to start moving forward. Bruce Brown will also see increased usage. Braun was averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and three assists in about 29 minutes per game this season.

Nov 14

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