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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Drops 14 points off bench
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Strawther recorded 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 FT, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Jazz.
Despite coming off the bench, Strawther led the Nuggets with 14 points, while also logging a team-high 20 minutes. With Jamal Murray unavailable, Strawther made the most of his opportunity, as he pushed for more playing time on a team that needs offensive production. Although he has flashed some scoring upside throughout his career, Strawther has been mostly disappointing to this point. There is no indication he will see increased minutes this season, which makes him nothing more than a deeper league target. However, if he is put in a position where he is tasked with more offensive responsibility, he could be worth consideration as a short-term flier.
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Nuggets' Trevon Brazile: Makes preseason debut
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Brazile (undisclosed) recorded seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason loss to the Jazz.
Brazile missed the final game of Summer League for undisclosed reasons, but he was able to suit up for the preseason opener. Brazile showed flashes of upside in Sunday's loss, connecting on a three-pointer and adding two blocks. The Arkansas product brings a unique skill set to Denver and could work his way into playing time if he continues to connect on jump shots, given his clear athletic tools and motor.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dishes seven assists
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Jokic recorded three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, one steal and a block in 14 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason loss to the Jazz.
Jokic played facilitator almost exclusively Sunday, totaling a game-high seven assists while only recording one official field-goal attempt. Despite not looking for his shot, Jokic added to his highlight tape with a crafty behind-the-back pass along the baseline, which resulted in a Cameron Johnson three-pointer. The star big man is expected to retain a limited role throughout the preseason to preserve his health for the regular season.
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Nuggets' Tyus Jones: Starting Sunday
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Jones will start in Sunday's preseason opener against the Jazz.
Jones will get the spot start with Jamal Murray (personal) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. Jones can rack up the dimes and defensive stats when given the minutes, so he'll be someone to consider as a streamer whenever he gets the opportunity to fill in as a starter this season.
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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' Jamal Murray: Ruled out for Sunday
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Murray is out for Sunday's preseason opener against the Jazz due to personal reasons, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Murray is dealing with a personal matter, but it shouldn't affect his status for the regular-season opener. His next chance to play will come Tuesday in Utah. Tyus Jones should see an expanded role with Murray unavailable.
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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' Alpha Diallo: Making case for minutes
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Diallo has impressed head coach David Adelman on both ends of the floor during training camp, according to DNVR Nuggets.
Adelman praised Diallo's ability to navigate screens and described his defense as a "special skill," while also noting that the 29-year-old has been impressive offensively with his positioning and movement. The reigning EuroLeague Best Defender has already received work with Denver's second unit during camp, and Adelman indicated that Diallo's combination of defense, cutting and off-ball movement could give him a chance to earn regular rotation minutes.
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Nuggets' Cam Whitmore: Stands out at training camp
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Whitmore made a strong impression on head coach David Adelman during the Nuggets' first day of training camp, standing out alongside Aaron Gordon, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
The 22-year-old has received plenty of praise since joining Denver on a two-way contract, and a strong camp could help him push for a spot in the rotation. Whitmore averaged 9.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16.9 minutes across 21 regular-season appearances for Washington last season and is looking to take advantage of a fresh start in Denver.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Wants to increase shot volume
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Braun said Monday that increasing both his three-point volume and efficiency was his biggest developmental focus during the offseason, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
"Shoot more. Make more. Don't hesitate to shoot, just let it go," Braun said. The 25-year-old connected on just 30.1 percent of his three-pointers across 44 regular-season appearances in 2025-26 after shooting 39.7 percent from deep the previous season. A return to form from beyond the arc would help Braun provide more reliable floor spacing alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Prioritizing health in 2026-27
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Gordon is focused more on his health in an effort to avoid soft-tissue injuries after two injury-riddled seasons, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
"I need to be here much earlier and stay much later," Gordon said. "And I need to invest a lot more time warming up and a lot more time cooling down so I can be available for these guys." After appearing in just 51 regular-season games (42 starts) in the 2024-25 season, the veteran forward played in just 36 outings (33 starts) last regular season. Gordon missed 38 of Denver's 48 games from Nov. 22 to March 5 due to a right hamstring strain, and he also missed time in the team's first-round series loss to Minnesota with a calf injury. However, the 31-year-old is ready to go ahead of the 2026-27 season and seemingly has made his health more of a priority.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: To sign extension next offseason
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Jokic reiterated Monday that he intends to sign a new contract with the Nuggets next offseason, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
"I'm going to sign next year, if they want me," Jokic said, adding that his decision to hold off on an extension this summer was purely business. The three-time MVP passed on a four-year extension worth $278 million and can become eligible for a five-year deal worth approximately $360 million next summer. Jokic has repeatedly expressed his desire to spend the remainder of his career in Denver, so his decision to delay a new deal appears financially motivated rather than an indication that he's considering leaving the Nuggets.
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Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: To have high usage off bench
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DeRozan appears set to operate as the focal point of Denver's second unit this season, with head coach David Adelman planning to put the ball in the veteran forward's hands frequently, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.
The plan provides a strong indication that the Nuggets intend to keep their starting five intact while utilizing DeRozan as their primary offensive option off the bench. The 37-year-old has spent nearly his entire career as a starter, but his scoring and playmaking ability could give Denver a dependable offensive engine whenever Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are off the floor.
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Nuggets' Coleman Hawkins: Joins Denver
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Hawkins signed a training camp contract with the Nuggets on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Hawkins joined the Nuggets for the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League and could compete for a spot on the team's regular-season roster in training camp. However, the Nuggets can waive him at any time now that they have his G League rights.
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Nuggets' Emanuel Miller: Signs camp deal Friday
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Miller signed a training camp contract with the Nuggets on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Miller was previously on a two-way deal with the Spurs before being waived July 22. He could compete for a spot on Denver's regular-season roster during training camp, but the Nuggets can waive him at any time since they own his G League rights.
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Nuggets' Dane Goodwin: Lands camp deal with Denver
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Goodwin signed a training camp contract with the Nuggets on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Goodwin may compete for a spot on Denver's regular-season roster. However, the organization owns his G League rights and could waive him before training camp begins. The 26-year-old averaged 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game across 50 outings with the G League's Grand Rapids Gold last year.
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Nuggets' Boopie Miller: To sign with Denver
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Miller is expected to sign an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nuggets this week, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Although a lot of players get signed to Exhibit 10 deals and are waived shortly after, Stein notes that Miller is expected to attend training camp with Denver. During his final college season in 2025-26, Miller averaged 19.1 points, 6.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Keonte Jones: Lands camp deal with Denver
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Jones agreed to a training camp contract with the Nuggets on Monday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Jones could compete for a spot on the regular-season roster, though the organization owns his G League rights, so it's possible he'll be waived before training camp begins. He appeared in 37 games at Dayton last season, averaging 7.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks across 30.2 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Reese Dixon-Waters: Signs with Denver
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Dixon-Waters agreed to a training camp contract with the Nuggets on Monday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Dixon-Waters could join the Nuggets for training camp. However, the organization already owns his G League rights, so it's possible he'll be waived before camp begins. Over 32 games with San Diego State in 2025-26, he averaged 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals across 30.1 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Cam Whitmore: To sign with Nuggets
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Whitmore agreed to a two-way contract with the Nuggets on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Whitmore, who is entering his fourth NBA season, holds career averages of 10.5 points and 3.3 rebounds across 119 games. He figures to spend a lot of team with Denver's G League affiliate, but the 2023 first-round pick does have the talent to break into the Nuggets' rotation if he finds his footing.
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