Impact Brown will officially make his first start of the preseason. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 5.5 points and 3.5 rebounds across 20.0 minutes per game throughout Denver's exhibition games thus far.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Bruce Brown - Starting Monday Brown is starting Monday's preseason contest against the Suns.
Aaron Gordon - Resting Monday Gordon (rest) will miss Monday's preseason matchup against Phoenix, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact The high-flying forward will miss his first preseason contest. Gordon's next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Clippers.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Getting night off Caldwell-Pope won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Suns for rest purposes, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Impact This is simply a scheduled rest day for Caldwell-Pope as he prepares for the upcoming regular season. He figures to be back in action for Wednesday's exhibition against the Clippers.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Out Monday Jokic (wrist) is out for Monday's exhibition contest against the Suns, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact The back-to-back MVP will miss his second straight preseason contest due to a wrist injury. Jokic's next chance to take the court comes Wednesday during an exhibition matchup against the Clippers. The Nuggets open their regular season Oct. 19 against the Jazz.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Officially sitting Murray (thigh) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Phoenix, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Murray was previously listed as questionable due to a minor thigh issue, and it's not surprising to see that he's been ruled out as a precaution. Bones Hyland and Ish Smith should see considerable run Monday night in Murray's absence.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chasson Randle - Signs with Nuggets Randle signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Nuggets on Monday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Randle was waived by the Suns ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, but he'll attempt to compete for a roster spot with the Nuggets late in the preseason. Even if he lands a spot on Denver's roster, he'll likely have to settle for a depth role.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ranking 30 best NBA players: Where do Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid land on list ahead of 2022-23 season? The 2022-23 NBA season is kicking off soon, and that means we're back with an updated edition of our player rankings.
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Jamal Murray - Expected to sit Monday Murray (thigh) is listed as questionable for Monday's preseason game against Phoenix, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact In spite of Murray's questionable designation on Denver's injury report, coach Michael Malone said Sunday that the point guard is doubtful to play. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Nuggets take a cautious approach for Monday's exhibition matchup, while Murray will have two more opportunities to suit up during the preseason if he's ultimately held out against the Suns.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Officially listed as questionable Jokic (wrist) is listed as questionable for Monday's preseason game against the Suns, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Although Jokic is officially deemed questionable on the Nuggets' injury report, coach Michael Malone said Sunday that the center is doubtful to play. It wouldn't be surprising to see the team exercise caution for Monday's game, but Jokic's wrist injury isn't expected to impact his availability for the start of the regular season.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Considered doubtful for Monday Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said Jokic (wrist) is doubtful to play in Monday's preseason game against the Suns, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Though the reigning two-time NBA MVP was able to go through most of Sunday's practice, he wasn't on the sideline for the live portions while he continues to protect his injured right wrist. The issue isn't considered anything that is expected to limit Jokic by the time the Nuggets open their regular-season slate Oct. 19 against the Jazz, but it's unclear if the star center will play in any of the team's remaining three exhibition contests.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Doubtful for Monday's contest Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said Murray (thigh) is doubtful for Monday's preseason contest against the Suns, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Murray left Friday's preseason game against the Bulls due to left thigh soreness and will likely be sidelined for at least one additional contest. After Monday's matchup, the Nuggets have two more preseason games before they open the regular season against the Jazz on Oct. 19, but it's unclear if Murray will be available for any of those exhibition contests.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Still not practicing Jokic (wrist) didn't go through the live portion of Sunday's practice, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Jokic suffered a wrist injury during the preseason opener and has remained sidelined since. An MRI revealed nothing serious, so it appears like he's just being held out for precautionary reasons. The Nuggets have three more exhibition contests, including Monday's matchup against the Suns, before they open the regular season against the Jazz on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Jordan - Grabs 10 boards Friday Jordan produced seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Friday's 131-113 loss to the Bulls.
Impact With Nikola Jokic given the night off, Jordan slid into the starting lineup. While he was able to pull down a game-high 10 rebounds, he failed to block a shot and struggled to get anything going on the offensive end. His flaws are even more evident now that age is beginning to take over, making him an afterthought outside of the deepest fantasy leagues.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bones Hyland - Drops game-high 24 points in loss Hyland totaled 24 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes during Friday's loss to the Bulls.
Impact Hyland continues to push for more playing time, impressing with a polished offensive performance. The lack of peripheral numbers remains a question mark, although based on what we saw to close last season, he certainly warrants being drafted in the later rounds of just about every draft.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. - Goes for 20 points in loss Porter managed 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, two steals and one assist in 22 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Bulls.
Impact Porter attempted a game-high 17 shots in the loss, indicating that he has fully recovered from a back injury that cost him the bulk of last season. Managers are right to be cautious when it comes to projecting his value moving forward, although given the upside, it makes sense to target him in the mid to late rounds of standard drafts.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHTS: DeMar DeRozan leads Bulls to first Pre-Season Win over Nuggets
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Bulls 131, Nuggets 113 The Bulls beat the Nuggets 131-113 in a preseason game at United Center on Oct. 7, 2022, in Chicago.
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NUGGETS at BULLS | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 6, 2022
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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls - Full Game Highlights | October 7, 2022 NBA Preseason
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Jamal Murray - Won't return Friday Murray won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Bulls due to left thigh soreness, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Impact The extent of the issue remains unclear, but his removal may have been simply precautionary. After Friday's game, the Nuggets will have three more preseason games before they open the regular season against the Jazz on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Jordan - Starting Friday Jordan will start Friday's preseason game against the Bulls, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Impact With Nikola Jokic (wrist) sitting out for precautionary reasons, Jordan will get the nod. During the season, Jordan will serve as Jokic's backup.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - MRI returns fine, out Friday Jokic (wrist) -- who underwent an MRI that showed "nothing sinister" -- did not travel with the team and has been officially listed as out for Friday's preseason game versus the Bu...
Impact Jokic tweaked his wrist during Monday's preseason opener and did not practice Wednesday. However, Winge mentioned that the Nuggets are simply being extra cautious and giving the star big man extra rest. There is no indication that Jokic will miss any regular-season action.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Gets upgraded to questionable Jokic (wrist) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Jokic suffered a tweaked right wrist sprain in the Nuggets' preseason opener Monday and was unable to practice Wednesday. The reigning MVP was initially ruled doubtful to play Friday, but he's since been upgraded to questionable, which is a good sign for the center's long-term availability.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Could see extended minutes Nuggets coach Mike Malone said that Murray will likely play into the third quarter in Friday's preseason matchup with the Bulls, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Murray only played 15 minutes in Monday's preseason game against the Thunder. He'll see more time Friday as he attempts to regain his form after missing all of the 2021-22 season with a torn ACL.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Unlikely to play Friday Jokic (wrist) is doubtful for Friday's game against Chicago, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Jokic tweaked his wrist during Monday's preseason opener and was a full participant during Tuesday's light practice session, but he was unable to practice. Coach Michael Malone said Thursday that Jokic probably won't be available Friday, but the Nuggets don't seem to be too concerned about his long-term availability at this point.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
