Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Faces uncertain timeline for return
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Nuggets head coach David Adelman suggested Monday that Strawther (lower back) isn't close to returning to action, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. "He's been doing minimal movement stuff," Adelman said. "He was on the exercise machines [Monday]. I think it's just a process of the [medicine] working and then seeing where it leads to, just through activity. [But] not basketball activity or physicality."
Strawther will miss his eighth straight game Monday against the Mavericks, and given the lack of progress in his recovery from an injury that the Nuggets are labeling as "lower back injury management," the third-year wing appears unlikely to play at any point during Denver's four-game week. The timing of the injury is unfortunate for Strawther, who likely would have had a chance to stake a claim to a rotation spot while Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) are facing long-term absences.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Out for Monday
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Strawther (back) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Strawther will miss an eighth straight game due to a back issue. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Pacers.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Remains out Saturday
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Strawther (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Strawther is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to a back injury. Denver continues to treat him as day-to-day, but he can be considered doubtful until the team releases a new update. With Christian Braun (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) slated to miss extended time, Strawther could carve out a rotational role if he returns to full strength soon.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Downgraded to out
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Strawther (back) won't play Monday against the Bulls.
Strawther will miss his first matchup since Nov. 5 due to a back injury. Bruce Brown and Jalen Pickett could pick up a few additional minutes in Strawther's absence.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Iffy for Monday
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Strawther is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls due to lower back pain.
Strawther has been dealing with low back pain of late, but he has been able to suit up for five straight contests while dealing with the injury. If he is unable to play, Bruce Brown could see an increased role.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Probable for Wednesday
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Strawther (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against Miami.
Strawther is dealing with some low back pain, but he's expected to play through it Wednesday. He's been mostly outside of the rotation for Denver with an average of 5.6 minutes across four appearances.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Logs 11 minutes in win
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Strawther provided six points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 122-88 victory over New Orleans.
Strawther logged a season-high 11 minutes, continuing what has been a quiet start for the score-first guard. Despite averaging a career-high 21.3 minutes during the 2024-25 season, it appears as though Strawther has slipped down the pecking order, likely as a result of the addition of Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway. At this point, Strawther seems destined to serve as a depth piece, rather than a meaningful part of the rotation.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Fourth-year option picked up
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The Nuggets exercised Strawther's four-year team option Wednesday, Katy Winge of Altitude Sportsreports.
Strawther has carved out a consistent role off the bench in Denver over the past two seasons. The Gonzaga product appeared in 65 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from three-point range.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Notches six points
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Strawther registered six points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
After playing a minimal role as a rookie, Strawther made considerable strides in his second season. Across 65 regular-season appearances, Strawther produced 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 21.3 minutes. It will be interesting to see what changes happen in Denver this offseason, but Strawther may have positioned himself for a larger role in 2025-26.
Strawther finished with 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds over 20 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Strawther had easily his best game of the postseason, scoring all 15 of his points during the second half, fueling what was an impressive victory for the Nuggets. With Jamal Murray dealing with an illness, Strawther took it upon himself to springboard the win, an encouraging sign given how little we have seen of him during the playoffs. Denver will now head to Oklahoma City for Game 7, with both teams feeling they have something to prove.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Sees floor in blowout loss
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Strawther provided zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one block across 11 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Strawther saw his first game action during the first round in Thursday's blowout loss, though he didn't make much of an impact. The 23-year-old forward could step into the rotation if Michael Porter (shoulder) is sidelined for Game 4, though Strawther isn't guaranteed playing time moving forward.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Provides spark off bench in loss
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Strawther notched 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) over 20 minutes in Thursday's 121-112 loss to Milwaukee.
Strawther was one of two Nuggets with 20 or more minutes off the bench Thursday, using that time on the court to lead all second unit players in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying pair of threes. Strawther bounced back after two single-digit scoring totals in his previous two appearances, and he's now reached double figures in seven of his last 10 outings.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Returning to bench role
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Strawther isn't starting Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Strawther was effective during his four-game stint with the starting lineup, averaging 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 32.5 minutes, but he'll retreat to the bench now that Denver's rotation has returned to health.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Fails to score in loss
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Strawther registered zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 129-121 loss to the Bulls.
Strawther was quiet off the bench, failing to score for the first time all season. With the Nuggets rolling out a relatively healthy lineup, Strawther's opportunities have reduced over the past week, logging fewer than 20 minutes in all three games during that period.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Four treys off bench Friday
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Strawther ended Friday's 133-113 victory over Miami with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist over 26 minutes off the bench.
The four treys tied Strawther's season high. The second-year wing has seen his workload increase in January, and his production has also taken a small step forward. Through 10 games this month, Strawther has drained multiple threes six times, shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 10.8 points, 2.4 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.7 assists.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Upgraded to available
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Strawther (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.
Strawther was initially tabbed probable due to a left knee injury and has been cleared to play. With Aaron Gordon (rest) and Nikola Jokic (elbow) sidelined, plenty of minutes should be available for Strawther.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Probable for Wednesday
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Strawther (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Houston.
Aaron Gordon (calf) could be held out for rest Wednesday, so there could be a few extra minutes for Strawther if he's able to give it a go -- Strawther has averaged just 22.0 minutes in his last two games since Gordon returned from his injury.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Set to play against Dallas
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Strawther (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.
Strawther has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a strained right knee. The 22-year-old should continue to feature as one of Denver's primary forward options off the bench.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Probable for Tuesday
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Strawther (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Strawther is dealing with a right knee strain ahead of the front end of Denver's back-to-back Tuesday, but he's likely to play. If the sharpshooter unexpectedly sits out against Dallas, fantasy managers can look for Christian Braun and Peyton Watson to handle more pronounced roles for the Nuggets. Strawther is averaging 11.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.1 threes in 27.8 minutes through his last seven outings.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Logs solid impact from bench
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Strawther notched 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to Boston.
Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence forced additional players to step up, and once Strawther entered the lineup, the team elected to ride the hot hand. Aaron Gordon's (calf) extended absence has provided an opportunity for other role players, and Denver's 2023 first-round pick is among the group seeing a bump in production.
