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Jones (hamstring) is progressing in his recovery and could be back with the team within the next three games, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jones has yet to take the court this season after suffering a hamstring injury during the preseason and was ruled out again ahead of Monday's clash with the Warriors. The team isn't quite ready to put a firm timetable on his return, but Benedetto notes the forward could be back at some point within the next three games.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Won't play Monday
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Jones (hamstring) is out for Monday's matchup with the Warriors.
This will be Jones' third consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's unclear if he's close to getting back to the court. His next chance to play will come Wednesday in New Orleans.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Out again Saturday
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Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
This will be Jones' second straight game on the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Monday versus the Warriors.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Downgraded to out
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Jones dealt with a hamstring injury during the preseason and will be held out Thursday as a precaution. The 25-year-old's next opportunity to make his regular-season debut will arrive Saturday against New Orleans.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Iffy for Thursday
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Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Thunder.
After sitting out the preseason with a hamstring issue, Jones has a chance to make his season debut Thursday. Tyus Jones would likely work his way into the streaming picture in most fantasy leagues if Jones cannot play.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Practices Sunday
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Jones (hamstring) participated in Sunday's practice, Adam Mares of TheDNVR.com reports.
His exact level of participation is unclear, but it's encouraging to see Jones at practice. He missed the preseason with a hamstring injury, though the forward said he's on track to play in Denver's regular-season opener against the Thunder on Thursday, per Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Not yet cleared for contact
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Jones (hamstring) remains limited to non-contact work, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
It appears unlikely that Jones will be recovered from a hamstring injury in time to receive any preseason reps. Given where he's at in his rehab, Jones' status for the start of the regular season is in limbo as well.
Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Misses another preseason contest
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Jones (hamstring) did not play in Sunday's 133-128 preseason win over Chicago.
Jones has yet to make his preseason debut after suffering a hamstring injury early in training camp. The forward has resumed some on-court activity, but Denver appears to be proceeding cautiously with his recovery. His status for the Nuggets' remaining preseason games remains uncertain.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Participates in on-court work
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Jones (hamstring) participated in on-court work after Thursday's practice, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
It's unclear how much of Thursday's practice Jones took part in, though it's encouraging to see him doing on-court work. The 25-year-old forward tweaked his hamstring early in training camp and has missed each of the team's first two preseason games. Although Jones is considered day-to-day, the Nuggets may continue exercising caution ahead of their regular-season opener against the Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Doesn't play Tuesday
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Jones (hamstring) did not play during Tuesday's 93-79 preseason win over the Jazz.
Jones has missed the Nuggets' first two preseason games with this hamstring injury, and it wouldn't be shocking to see him skip the preseason entirely. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Bulls.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Won't play Sunday
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Jazz, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Jones tweaked his hamstring during training camp and did not practice Friday. According to Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com, head coach David Adelman said pregame that the goal is for the 25-year-old forward to be available for the regular-season opener against the Thunder on Oct. 22, so it wouldn't be surprising if he missed most, if not all, of the preseason.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Doesn't practice Friday
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Jones tweaked his hamstring and did not practice Friday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Wind added that the injury does not sound serious, though the Nuggets are expected to proceed with caution ahead of the regular season. Jones can be considered questionable to play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Jazz until Denver offers an update on his status.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Could play expanded role
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Jones should open the new year in a significant role for the Nuggets after Peyton Watson was dealt to the Cavaliers.
The Nuggets made an effort to keep Jones this offseason, matching the Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet, and the forward should occupy a key reserve role off the bench now that Watson is out of the mix. Jones made 64 regular-season appearances (37 starts) in 2025-26, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.1 minutes per game.
The Nuggets matched the Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet for Jones on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Nuggets will hold onto Jones after the Thunder offered him a deal Saturday. The 25-year-old wing went undrafted in 2024 and began his career on a two-way pact, though he was eventually upgraded to a standard deal in February. He appeared in 64 regular-season games (37 starts) in 2025-26, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals across 22.1 minutes per contest.
Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Agrees to offer sheet with OKC
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Jones agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Thunder on Saturday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
After receiving a qualifying offer from the Nuggets earlier in the offseason, Jones entered restricted free agency and appears to have found a match with the Thunder. The Stanford product saw extended playing time during the 2025-26 regular season, averaging 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 50.4 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from beyond the arc in 22.1 minutes per contest across 64 appearances (37 starts). Denver will have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday to match the offer, per Shams Charania of ESPN, but if the club opts not to, Jones will head to Oklahoma City, where he's likely to slot in as a reserve and provide depth on the wing.
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