Nuggets Star Suffers Frustrating Injury Setback

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI | By Joey Linn | Last updated Nov 30, 2023 4:57 PM ET

Making his return on Wednesday night from an extended injury absence, Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray suffered a frustrating setback. While his hamstring was completely fine in his return, Murray tweaked his ankle, which he spoke about with reporters during his postgame press conference.

"Frustrating," Murray said when asked about his ankle. "It's just frustrating. I'm just glad we won. Great team win. Everybody played well. Just onto the next."

In an additional question, Murray responded, "I don't think it matters right now. To be honest with you. I'm glad we won." On this setback, Murray added, "I'm doing good. A little setback, but we'll be back soon."

Murray was asked specifically about his hamstring, and said, "I wouldn't be out there if I wasn't comfortable. The hamstring is good, man. I've worked enough to get it back to strength. Now it's just another thing, so just gotta work on that and hopefully I'll be ready."

Visibly frustrated with this setback, Murray reiterated several times that he feels good - specifically with his hamstring, but now has to manage this new issue with the ankle. That said, it doesn't sound like the type of injury that will force him to miss extended time like the hamstring did - if any at all.

Understandably frustrated with this setback, Murray did refer to it as a "little" one, so that's a good sign.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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