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David Adelman Gives Updates on Injured Nuggets Stars After Win vs. Bucks

The Denver Nuggets went into Friday's game with only ten available players, and things got worse when Aaron Gordon exited the contest with an injury. Playing without Gordon, along with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson, and others, the Nuggets managed to pull out a road win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Short-Handed Denver Nuggets Show Grit in Nail-Biting Win Over Bucks 102-100

In the NBA, there are “scheduled losses”—nights where the fatigue of the schedule, the length of the injury report, especially for the Denver Nuggets, and the caliber of the opponent all point toward an inevitable defeat.

Aaron Gordon News / Hardwood Heroics / January 24

'It’s Just the Stress Test' – Denver Nuggets Coach Insists 'Nobody Made a Mistake' With Aaron Gordon’s Workload Amid Latest Setback

The injury bug continues to haunt the Denver Nuggets this season, as Aaron Gordon reinjured his hamstring during their 102-100 road victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night – the second night of their latest back-to-back set.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Why Nuggets’ David Adelman is optimistic about Aaron Gordon’s hamstring strain

After Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon recovered from a hamstring injury, he aggravated the same right hamstring in Friday’s 102-100 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, while coach David Adelman is optimistic.

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Nuggets Once Again Show Their Depth As They Defeat Bucks Without Jokic And Murray: Instant Reaction

Despite missing their two stars, the Denver Nuggets scored a massive victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. They exemplified the type of depth, defense, and composure that has notoriety around the league, making a statement win, 102-100.

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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.

Julian Strawther News / Field Level Media / January 24

Julian Strawther nets 20 points to help shorthanded Nuggets get by Bucks

Julian Strawther scored 20 points to lead the Denver Nuggets, down many key players, to a 102-100 win on the road over the Bucks in Milwaukee. Denver survives a valiant fourth-quarter rally from Milwaukee that brought them from down 23 to down just one.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / January 24

Nuggets build a big lead and holds on to down the Bucks 102-100

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 102-100 in a game that showed the different trajectories of both squads. Down four starters plus Peyton Watson and Jonas Valanciunas, the Nuggets were extremely short-handed on the second half of a back-to-back.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 23

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.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 23

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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