DENVER NUGGETS NEWS

Reggie Jackson - Probable for Monday Jackson is probable for Monday's game versus Charlotte with left calf tightness.

Impact Jackson briefly left Friday's game versus the Thunder with this same issue, but it sounds like he'll be fine going forward. Jackson has been limited to minutes in the teens in recent games as Jamal Murray's primary backup.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gordon - Practices, ready to play Gordon (face/hand) practiced Sunday and said he feels ready to play in Monday's game against the Hornets, Bennett Durando of the Denver Post reports.

Impact Gordon needed 21 stitches after an incident on Christmas Day involving a dog, and it was unclear when he'd be able to return. Per Durando, it'll be Gordon's final call on when he'll suit up again, but his status for Monday's game likely won't be known until Denver releases its injury report Sunday night.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denver hosts Charlotte after Rozier's 42-point performance

Charlotte takes on the Denver Nuggets after Terry Rozier scored 42 points in the Hornets' 133-119 loss to the Phoenix Suns

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Michael Porter Jr. - Poor shooting display Friday Porter produced 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 119-93 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Porter had a woeful shooting performance and struggled badly against one of the top-ranked defenses in the league. However, the struggles are beginning to look like a trend for the big man, who has now failed to surpass the 15-point mark in five of his last seven appearances. Porter will aim to bounce back in a favorable matchup against the Hornets on Monday.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson - Scores 14 points in loss Watson totaled 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 119-93 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Watson started for the second game in a row, and while he couldn't repeat the 20-point outing he delivered against the Grizzlies on Thursday, he posted another solid outing while handling a bigger workload on offense. Watson is expected to remain in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future with Aaron Gordon sidelined indefinitely due to injuries from a dog bite.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Nearly perfect from field Jokic recorded 19 points (9-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 119-93 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Jokic missed just one shot from the field and ended three assists away from recording a triple-double while also dealing with the threat of Chet Holmgren on the defensive side of the ball. However, this game was the perfect proof that he can't do everything on his own to carry the Nuggets, especially against top-rated defenses such as the Thunder's. Jokic remains an elite fantasy asset and probably the best player in the NBA across all categories. Plus, he has had double-doubles with six assists or more in his last six appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder down Nuggets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, including 17 in the third quarter, Chet Holmgren finished with 24 points and the visiting Oklahoma...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder down Nuggets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, including 17 in the third quarter, Chet Holmgren finished with 24 points and the visiting Oklahoma...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Player grades: SGA's 40 points helps Thunder devour Nuggets, 119-93 Player grades for the Thunder’s 119-93 win over the Nuggets.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder end Nuggets' win streak Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, including 17 in the third quarter, Chet Holmgren finished with 24 points and the visiting Oklahoma...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, Thunder snap Nuggets' 6-game win streak with 119-93 victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, 17 in the decisive third quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another efficient shooting game from Nikola Jokic to beat the Den...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Reggie Jackson - Returns to game Jackson (calf) returned to Friday's game versus the Thunder with 3:06 left in the third quarter.

Impact Jackson went to the locker room in the second quarter and was considered questionable to return with some tightness in his calf, but it appears that he's going to be fine to resume his backup point guard duties.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Jackson - Questionable to return Jackson is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Thunder with left calf tightness, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Jackson has played six minutes so far, but he's missed all five of his shots and is scoreless. If he's unable to return, it's likely that Julian Strawther and Christian Braun will absorb his minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Will play Friday Porter (quadriceps) will play in Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Porter was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, but he made it through his usual warmup without any setbacks. There are no reported restrictions for Porter ahead of tipoff. In 14 December outings, Porter holds averages of 14.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Jackson - Available to play Jackson (skin lesion) will play in Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Jackson will play through his second straight probable tag with what is believed to be a very minor issue. With Jamal Murray healthy, Jackson has played 19 or fewer minutes in six straight games.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Iffy against OKC Porter is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder due to a left quadriceps contusion.

Impact Porter presumably suffered his quadriceps injury against Memphis, which likely explains his decreased playing time. If the 25-year-old forward is ruled out, Julian Strawther, Justin Holiday and Christian Braun are all candidates to receive extended minutes.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Jackson - Expected to play Friday Jackson (skin lesion) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact Jackson is likely to play Friday despite dealing with a skin lesion. If the veteran guard is upgraded to available, he should continue to serve as Denver's backup point guard to Jamal Murray.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Braun - Scores in double figures Braun provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Thursday's 142-105 win over Memphis.

Impact Braun saw an uptick in playing time during Thursday's blowout victory and contributed in multiple areas. He matched his second-highest assist total of the season while also scoring in double figures for the second time in his last three appearances. The 22-year-old has been an inconsistent contributor this month, averaging 7.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game in December.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Perfect from floor in blowout win Jokic accumulated 26 points (11-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Thursday's 142-105 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Jokic saw less playing time than usual Thursday with the Nuggets holding a commanding lead, but he still managed to post his first triple-double since Dec. 14 while putting together a perfect showing from the floor. The 28-year-old has remained a consistent threat to at least post double-doubles recently, averaging 22.9 points, 11.4 rebounds and 9.2 assists in 33.4 minutes per game over 14 appearances in December.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Muted line in blowout win Porter provided eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 23 minutes during Thursday's 142-105 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Denver cruised to an easy victory Thursday, allowing Porter to see fewer minutes than usual, resulting in a relatively muted statline. Peyton Watson stole the show in Aaron Gordon's (face/hand) absence, going for a career-high 20 points in 23 minutes. In future contests, especially more competitive ones, Porter could see more shots with Gordon sidelined.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic ties Wilt Chamberlain with 'perfect' triple-double

Nikola Jokic was 11 for 11 from the field, hit his only 3-point try and went 3 for 3 from the line for his third career triple-double withou...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jamal Murray - Cooks in blowout victory Murray registered 23 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Thursday's 142-105 victory over Memphis.

Impact Denver made easy work of the Grizzlies, who were notably without Ja Morant (illness). Murray needed just 26 minutes to exceed his averages in points (19.9), assists (5.9) and steals (0.8). Murray has scored at least 20 points in six straight games and has committed two or fewer turnovers in his past eight games. During this run, he's averaging 22.0 points on 51/48/91 shooting, 5.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.1 minutes while the Nuggets have gone 7-1.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE