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Nuggets Need One Player to Step Up After Ruling Out Spencer Jones vs. Thunder

The Denver Nuggets are heading into their 2026-27 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, but they will be shorthanded. They already knew they'd be playing without Julian Strawther, and now their bench unit takes another hit.

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Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Thunder: Will Spencer Jones, Julian Strawther Play?

The Denver Nuggets are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference showdown. Denver enters Thursday’s game looking to start their 2026-27 NBA season off with a victory as they try to compete for a top seed in the West behind their core led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / October 22

Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Previews Season Opener vs. Thunder

The NBA season is only three days in, and several teams have yet to play their first game. The Denver Nuggets are one of these teams, as their first tip-off isn’t set until later tonight.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 22

3 Critical Storylines to Focus on in Nuggets' Season Opener vs. Thunder

The 2026-27 season is finally here for the Denver Nuggets. After a long offseason in which they saw the loss of Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown, and more, the Nuggets are bringing a fresh look to the new season, kicking things off on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Nuggets vs. Thunder injury report features 1 ironic questionable status

The Denver Nuggets could be without Spencer Jones for their 2026-27 regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, an ironic development considering the two teams’ offseason history involving the forward.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 22

Nuggets bring revamped bench into tricky opener against Thunder

With a new-look bench unit, the Denver Nuggets open the season Thursday night on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "We've had a lot of classic games with them over the years," Nuggets coach David Adelman said.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 22

Nuggets’ 2027 Championship Odds and Why They Want To Be an Underdog

The Denver Nuggets are far from a championship favorite this season. After winning it all in 2023, the Nuggets have struggled to get back on top, suffering two second-round exits and, most recently, an embarrassing first-round exit.

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Julian Strawther News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 20

What's Next for Julian Strawther After Nuggets Pass on Contract Extension

The deadline for rookie-scale contract extensions for the 2023 draft class has officially passed, and the Denver Nuggets stayed quiet. Julian Strawther, the 29th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, was eligible for a contract extension with the Nuggets, but the franchise decided to pass.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 20

Nuggets 'Biggest Weakness' Might Not Be as Bad as Expected

For most of the offseason, there have been serious concerns about the Denver Nuggets' bench. Especially after they lost Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Miami Heat and Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, there was some reasonable worry about how the team's depth could be an issue.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 20

David Adelman Has One Clear Goal for the Nuggets This Season

The Denver Nuggets, like several other NBA teams this season, are trying to win a championship. While it feels premature to look that far ahead as we approach opening night, it is obvious that this Nuggets team has championship aspirations.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 19

Predicting Nuggets' 2026-27 Record Ahead of Opening Night

Nothing seemed to go right for the Denver Nuggets last season. Their starting lineup was fully available for less than a third of the regular season, and they certainly did not get the result they wanted in the playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Which NBA stars are close to breaking records, passing milestones this season?

Here are the big names and numbers to watch as the 2026-27 NBA season gets underway.

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David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 19

David Adelman Hints at Potential Rotation Change in Nuggets Season Opener

The Denver Nuggets have had many more questions about the rotation leading into the 2026-27 season than anyone could've expected. For most of the offseason, we expected the Nuggets to roll with a standard nine- or ten-man rotation, with a bench unit of Tyus Jones, Julian Strawther, DeMar DeRozan, Spencer Jones, and Marvin Bagley III.

Spencer Jones News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 19

Nuggets Get Hopeful Spencer Jones Injury News Before Thunder Game

The Denver Nuggets are set to tip off their 2026-27 season on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and there was some fear that their bench unit would be severely shorthanded.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

3 Denver Nuggets bold season predictions as Nikola Jokic contract situation hangs overhead

The consensus opinion on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2026-27 season is down after their disappointing end to the 2025-26 season and their suboptimal offseason dealings.

Spencer Jones News / Hoops Wire / October 19

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks

Joel Embiid doesn’t think the Sixers need anyone to take a back seat. He wants their stars doing what made them stars in the first place. “I’m against the concept of sacrificing,” Embiid said after Friday’s preseason finale, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

Nuggets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season

The Denver Nuggets are coming into the 2026-27 season hoping to regain their status as one of the Western Conference’s contending teams following a disappointing playoff flameout in the opening round against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Julian Strawther News / Field Level Media / October 17

Nuggets G/F Julian Strawther (knee) sidelined at least six weeks

Denver Nuggets swingman Julian Strawther will miss at least six weeks after suffering a left knee sprain during a preseason game last week. Strawther was injured Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers and helped off the court.

Julian Strawther News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Nuggets’ Julian Strawther Out At Least Six Weeks With Knee Sprain

Nuggets wing Julian Strawther has been diagnosed with a left knee sprain following an MRI, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic).

Lonnie Walker IV News / Field Level Media / October 15

Lonnie Walker IV to play in Turkey

After being waived by the Denver Nuggets earlier this week, Lonnie Walker IV signed with Besiktas in Turkey and the EuroLeague on Thursday. Walker had signed a one-year non-guaranteed contract with Denver in August.

David Adelman News / The Lead / October 15

David Adelman is Starting the Year on the Hot Seat

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2026-27 season in a strange spot. Having finished top four in the Western Conference in seven of the last eight years, Denver fans have developed a baseline expectation for their team.

Julian Strawther News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Nuggets’ Strawther To Undergo MRI After Injuring Leg

Nuggets guard Julian Strawther is set to undergo an MRI on Thursday after injuring his left leg during Wednesday’s preseason game vs. the Clippers in Los Angeles, head coach David Adelman told reporters, including Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (subscription required).

David Adelman News / Hoops Wire / October 14

David Adelman admits he’s still figuring Nuggets’ bench bunch

David Adelman knows DeMar DeRozan will be part of the Nuggets’ second unit. Figuring out who belongs alongside him is taking a little more work. Denver’s coach is still sorting through his bench combinations, with two preseason games remaining and a preference to let the reserves handle their own minutes.