JULIAN STRAWTHER NEWS

Set to play against Dallas Strawther (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Strawther (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs solid impact from bench 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.

Impact Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence forced additional players to step up, and once Strawther entered the lineup, he team elected to ride the hot hand. Aaron Gordon's (calf) extended absence has provided opportunity for other role players, and Denver's 2023 first-round pick is among the group seeing a bump in production.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in blowout win Strawther contributed 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 139-120 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Strawther led the bench in scoring in a well-rounded effort Wednesday, though he did struggle from three-point range in the blowout win. The 22-year-old has received a slight uptick in playing time with Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, and Strawther has averaged 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 22.4 minutes per contest in his last five outings. He has shot 43.2 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from deep in that five-game span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well with 13 points Strawther finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 23 minutes during Monday's 130-129 win over the Kings.

Impact Christian Braun missed his first game of the season due to lower back spasms, but the guard is considered day-to-day. Strawther has upside like he showcased Monday, and he could be on the streaming radar again if Braun is unable to play against Portland on Thursday. For the season, Strawther is shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from beyond the arc.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in blowout victory Strawther closed Sunday's 141-111 win over the Hawks with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes.

Impact Strawther led the bench in scoring while posting his most efficient outing with more than five shot attempts on the season. The 22-year-old forward has provided a valuable spark off the bench this season, and in the club's last two games with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined, Strawther has totaled 31 points (12-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks over 55 total minutes.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Sunday Strawther (wrist/ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Despite being listed on the injury report with a right wrist sprain and an ankle strain, Strawther has been cleared to play Sunday. The 22-year-old should see ample playing time off the bench with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined. In his last five outings, Strawther has averaged 9.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 51.4 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Strawther is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a right wrist sprain and an ankle strain.

Impact The 22-year-old wing should suit up for Sunday's matchup despite injuries to his wrist and ankle, and he'll likely see an uptick in playing time with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined. Strawther has yet to miss a contest this season, and in his last five outings he averaged 9.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 51.4 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up with 18 points off bench Strawther registered 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 loss to the Wizards.

Impact With the Nuggets missing starters Jamal Murray (hamstring) and Aaron Gordon (calf) on Saturday, Strawther stepped up off the bench with 18 points to go with a full stat line. The 22-year-old former first-rounder is shooting a career-high 38.9 percent from beyond the arc over 21 games in 2024-25, and he'd be worth streaming in deep fantasy leagues as a decent source of three-pointers if Denver remains shorthanded for Sunday's matchup with a Hawks club that is giving up the most threes per game (16.2) in the league this year.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ties season-high scoring mark Strawther finished Sunday's 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.

Impact Strawther tied the best scoring mark of his career in this loss to the Grizzlies, and the second-year forward is trending in the right direction following a slow start to the season. Even though Strawther remains an option off the bench, he's scored in double digits in four of his last seven outings. That kind of output could eventually translate to a bigger role in the second unit, as the Nuggets are thin when it comes to bench depth. Strawther is averaging 10.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game off the bench in November.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career-high six dimes in win Strawther amassed nine points (3-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 124-122 victory over Oklahoma City.

Impact Strawther has seen an increased role over the past three games in the absence of Jamal Murray (concussion). Even when Murray returns, Strawther may be asked to do a bit more, given the weeks-long recuperation of Aaron Gordon (calf). Strawther's past three performances have been a mixed bag, but it's come out relatively well in the wash, with averages of 13.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 24.0 minutes.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 13 points Strawther supplied 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 121-119 victory over the Raptors.

Impact This was Strawther's largest workload of the season, and it comes on the heels of his 19-point effort Saturday against the Jazz. Aaron Gordon left this game after four minutes with a calf issue, and Strawther and Peyton Watson combined to score a total of 29 points as a result. Both players will be on the streaming radar if Gordon ends up missing additional time.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE