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Paces Denver in scoring Porter notched 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 124-94 preseason loss to the Thunder.

Impact The Nuggets decided to rest Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic, while Jamal Murray was ruled out due to a minor injury, so Porter embraced the role of being a go-to player on offense and led a depleted Nuggets roster in scoring in this 30-point loss. Porter and the Nuggets have one more preseason game left when they take on the Timberwolves on Thursday.

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Gets starting nod Nnaji is in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder.

Impact Nnaji will enter the starting lineup with Nikola Jokic (rest) sitting out. However, Nnaji is expected to serve as one of Denver's depth bigs in the frontcourt this season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. OKC Strawther will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Impact Jamal Murray is out after tweaking his knee Sunday, allowing the Nuggets to take an extended look at Strawther in the starting five. The 22-year-old is expected to back up Christian Braun at shooting guard, though he could end up in the starting lineup if injuries arise in the regular season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Watson (hamstring) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder.

Impact While Watson has yet to appear in a preseason game, his activity in practice has been ramping up as the start of the regular season nears. His next (and final) opportunity to partake in preseason action will be Thursday night against the Timberwolves.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against OKC Jokic won't play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder for rest purposes, Nuggets writer Matt Brooks reports.

Impact Jokic hasn't suffered any injury but is sitting out Tuesday alongside Jamal Murray and Russel Westbrook. Jokic's next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason finale against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Westbrook (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Westbrook along with Jamal Murray (rest), Nikola Jokic (rest) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be held out of preseason action Tuesday night, according to head coach Michael Malone. Westbrook's last opportunity to suit up before the regular season begins will be Thursday evening against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Coach Michael Malone said Murray (knee) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder, Nuggets beat writer Matt Brooks reports.

Impact Murray tweaked his knee during Sunday's loss to Phoenix, though his absence is likely just a precautionary measure ahead of the regular season. The 27-year-old's final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Thursday versus the Timberwolves.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

The OKC Thunder want to maintain a strong preseason run with a win against Denver The Thunder and Nuggets’ depth will be the primary factor in this game because they want to show how their supporting casts can lead the tea...

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Top-heavy Northwest Division features 3 of conference's elite teams in Thunder, Nuggets and T-wolves

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OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Malone Slams Nuggets for Lack of Conditioning: 'The League Has Gotten So Soft' The Nuggets coach made his voice heard after a preseason loss against Phoenix.

OCTOBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Michael Malone: Jamal Murray's knee felt "funny" before Nuggets preseason game Jamal Murray told Michael Malone that his knee felt “funny” while warming up for a Nuggets preseason game against the Suns. Murray was able...

OCTOBER 14 • DENVERPOST.COM

Tweaks knee Sunday Murray tweaked his knee during Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to Phoenix, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. He finished with two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds...

Impact Murray told coach Michael Malone that his knee felt "funny" in warmups, and the Nuggets ended up pulling him early from the game while the rest of the starters played close to their usual minutes. Given Murray's recent struggles with his knee, this is definitely cause for concern so close to Opening Night. As far his conditioning goes, Murray believes his stamina levels are up to par. As it stands, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Murray being held out of Tuesday's preseason contest against the Thunder.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 21 points Sunday Porter posted 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist and three steals across 25 minutes in Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to the Suns.

Impact Porter returned to the starting lineup after a one-game absence due to rest purposes, and he looked sharp on both ends of the court. Once Denver's regular season begins Oct. 24 against the Thunder, Porter projects to operate as Denver's third option on offense, behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing off bench Sunday Strawther posted 21 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 30 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to the Su...

Impact Nikola Jokic turned heads with his play after ending just one assist shy of a triple-double, but the former Gonzaga standout was Denver's second-best player right after the star big man. Strawther, who was selected with the 29th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, should carve a decent role off the bench in his sophomore year in the league. The Nuggets will open their regular season against the Thunder on Oct. 24.

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Key storylines: Can Nuggets make another championship run in 2024-25? | NBA.com Even with Nikola Jokic carrying the load, the Denver Nuggets will need more from their young stars to contend for a title this season.

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Top-heavy Northwest Division features 3 of conference's elite teams in Thunder, Nuggets and T-wolves

New-look Pacific Division should be competitive and could come down to which NBA vets stay healthy