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Nuggets Announce Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson's Final Status vs. Bucks

The Denver Nuggets are heading into the second night of a back-to-back against two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, but they will have their hands full as injuries continue to pile up.

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Nuggets’ David Adelman Weighs In on Jonas Valanciunas Return

In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' 107-97 road victory over the Washington Wizards, they saw a key addition re-enter their frontcourt rotation in the form of veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, who made his return to the floor after a three-week absence due to a strained calf.

Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 23

Aaron Gordon Credits Teammates in Nuggets' Win Over Wizards

The Denver Nuggets picked up a much-needed 107-97 road win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday to snap a two-game losing streak, improving to 30-15 overall and 8-5 without Nikola Jokic.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / January 23

Denver Nuggets head to Milwaukee to face the Bucks in a matchup of the injured versus the discordant

The Denver Nuggets stagger into Milwaukee to face the Bucks in a nationally televised game that may find Denver without even more of its stars. The Nuggets

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 23

Jamal Murray Gutting Through Injuries to Carry Nuggets

Despite dealing with some lingering injury troubles through the past few weeks, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has recently been able to stay on the floor as one of the team's only remaining starters able to get into the action, and has put together some All-Star-level numbers in the process.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Nuggets vs. Bucks NBA Rivals Week 2026 prediction, odds, pick – 1/23/2026

The Denver Nuggets head to Fiserv Forum looking to extend a five-game road winning streak as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a Friday night matchup.

Aaron Gordon News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon laughs at his ‘Shaqtin’ a Fool’ moment during Wizards game

On any given night in the NBA, there is plenty of comedy to be had. During the Denver Nuggets’ 117-110 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, the basketball gods wasted no time poking fun at the sport, which came at Aaron Gordon’s expense.

Jamal Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray played through hamstring tightness in Wizards win

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most injury-ravaged teams this year in the association. They are currently down three starters — Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun — due to injuries, and the likes of Aaron Gordon and Jonas Valanciunas have also missed plenty of time this season with knocks of their own.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 22

Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Road Win Over Wizards

The Denver Nuggets lost consecutive games for just the third time this season, but they were able to snap the losing skid on Thursday night with a 107-97 win over the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Peyton Watson's huge night propels Nuggets past Wizards

Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points to go along with eight rebounds, fueling the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 107-97 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / January 22

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Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Denver Nuggets visit the Washington Wizards, and new BetMGM users can enhance their experience with a lucrative welcome offer.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 22

Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas Gets Key Status Update vs Wizards

The Denver Nuggets appear to be getting some major reinforcements in their frontcourt for their upcoming matchup vs. the Washington Wizards. According to intel from ESPN's Adam Schefter via Altitude Sports Radio, Valanciunas is expected to play in the Nuggets' road trip against the Wizards after missing the past three weeks with a calf strain.