Thunder's JaMychal Green: Exercises player option for 2022-23
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Green exercised his $8.2 million player option for the 2022-23 campaign, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
As expected, Green will opt into the final year of his deal after being traded to Oklahoma City this offseason. The veteran forward averaged 6.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per game last year, but it's unclear what type of role he'll play for the Thunder next season.
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Thunder's JaMychal Green: Headed to Oklahoma City
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Green was traded to the Thunder from the Nuggets on Monday along with a protected 2027 first-round pick in exchange for the No. 30 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and two future second-round picks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
With the 2022 NBA Draft approaching, the Nuggets have elected to move the veteran big man in exchange for another first-round pick as well as two future second-round picks. It's not clear if Green will remain a member of the Thunder for 2022-23, but he is expected to exercise his $8.2 million player option for the upcoming season, per Woj's report. Green averaged 6.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per contest this season.
Green will come off the bench Tuesday against the Spurs.
Jeff Green (personal) is out again but coach Michael Malone will opt to give Austin Rivers the nod. In JaMychal Green's past 10 appearances, he's averaged 5.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.1 minutes.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Starting Sunday
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Green will start Sunday's game against the Lakers, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Green will make his first start since Jan. 11 since Jeff Green (personal) is sitting out Sunday's contest. JaMychal Green has averaged 6.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.0 minutes across his seven previous starts this season.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Good to go
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Green (wrist) will play in Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Green will return from a two-game absence due to a sprained wrist. Look for him to resume his usual role off the bench assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Questionable vs. Wolves
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Green (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Green has missed the past two games with a sprained right wrist. If he remains out, Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon remain candidates to see increased run.
Green (wrist) is out Wednesday against the Pacers.
Green will miss a second straight game due to a sprained right wrist. More minutes could again be in store for Jeff Green.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Questionable for Wednesday's game
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Green (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Green was sidelined for Monday's narrow win over the Hornets due to a sprained right wrist and may miss a second consecutive contest. If he's ruled out again, Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green and DeMarcus Cousins should see additional usage Wednesday.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Unavailable Monday
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Green (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Green sustained a sprained right wrist in Saturday's win over Oklahoma City and will be unavailable for at least one game.Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green and DeMarcus Cousins should see additional usage Monday.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Leaves early with wrist injury
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Green left Saturday's game versus the Thunder in the second quarter with a right wrist sprain and did not return.
Green played eight minutes off the bench in Saturday's contest but did not see any action after picking up the injury. His early exit leaves his status uncertain for Denver's next game Monday against the Hornets.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Questionable for Monday's contest
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Green (wrist) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Hornets.
Green played just eight minutes off the bench during Saturday's contest before suffering a right wrist sprain that knocked him out for the remainder of the game. If he's unable to suit up, Austin Rivers, Davon Reed and Jeff Green would all be candidates for increased roles.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Good to go Tuesday
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Green (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
As expected, Green will play through a left hip bruise. This month, he's averaged 7.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 20.1 minutes.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Likely available Tuesday
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Green is probable for Tuesday's contest against the Clippers due to a left hip contusion.
Green posted six points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 14 minutes during Sunday's loss to Boston, but he apparently picked up an injury as well. The situation isn't expected to be serious, and the veteran forward should be available Tuesday. Over his last 11 games, Green has averaged 7.1 points and 6.2 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Listed available Wednesday
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Green (wrist) will play in Wednesday's game against Washington.
Green tweaked his right wrist during Monday's win over the Sixers, but he was listed as probable coming into the day so his status was never truly in doubt.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Likely available Wednesday
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Green is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Wizards due to a right wrist sprain, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Green registered 10 points (5-6 FG) and eight rebounds during Monday's win over the 76ers, but he presumably picked up a wrist injury as well. Regardless, it doesn't appear to be a significant issue, and the veteran forward is expected to be back in action Wednesday.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Finishes in double figures
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Green posted 10 points (5-6 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 114-110 win over Philadelphia.
Green turned in an efficient shooting night, scoring in double digits for the third time this month. He continues to see limited scoring opportunities, attempting only 26 shots over his last six games, but he does offer some upside on the glass, averaging 5.8 boards across that same six-game stretch.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Sniffs double-double
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Green ended Sunday's 138-130 overtime win over the Pelicans with 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes.
Green ended just two boards shy of putting up what would've been his second double-double over his last four games. The veteran forward continues to produce and has scored at least 10 points in four of his last six appearances.
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Nuggets' JaMychal Green: Comes close to double-double
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Green finished with 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 116-101 victory over the Rockets.
Green has now grabbed at least nine rebounds in three straight games and has two double-doubles to show in that span as well. The lack of consistency continues to be an issue with Green, but the big man has found a way to score in double digits in three of his last five contests. That's a decent output considering he regularly plays around 20 minutes per night off the bench.
