Spencer Jones News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Out again Saturday Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact This will be Jones' second straight game on the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Monday versus the Warriors.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Jones dealt with a hamstring injury during the preseason and will be held out Thursday as a precaution. The 25-year-old's next opportunity to make his regular-season debut will arrive Saturday against New Orleans.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Thunder.

Impact After sitting out the preseason with a hamstring issue, Jones has a chance to make his season debut Thursday. Tyus Jones would likely work his way into the streaming picture in most fantasy leagues if Jones cannot play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alpha Diallo arrives in Denver as 29-year-old NBA rookie fresh off being EuroLeague's top defender

Alpha Diallo, a 29-year-old NBA rookie, joins the Denver Nuggets after honing his defensive skills in Europe

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Practices Sunday Jones (hamstring) participated in Sunday's practice, Adam Mares of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact His level of participation is unclear, though it's encouraging to see Jones at practice. He missed the preseason with a hamstring injury and can be considered questionable for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Thunder until further notice.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not yet cleared for contact Jones (hamstring) remains limited to non-contact work, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact It appears unlikely that Jones will be recovered from a hamstring injury in time to receive any preseason reps. Given where he's at in his rehab, Jones' status for the start of the regular season is in limbo as well.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another preseason contest Jones (hamstring) did not play in Sunday's 133-128 preseason win over Chicago.

Impact Jones has yet to make his preseason debut after suffering a hamstring injury early in training camp. The forward has resumed some on-court activity, but Denver appears to be proceeding cautiously with his recovery. His status for the Nuggets' remaining preseason games remains uncertain.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in on-court work Jones (hamstring) participated in on-court work after Thursday's practice, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact It's unclear how much of Thursday's practice Jones took part in, though it's encouraging to see him doing on-court work. The 25-year-old forward tweaked his hamstring early in training camp and has missed each of the team's first two preseason games. Although Jones is considered day-to-day, the Nuggets may continue exercising caution ahead of their regular-season opener against the Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Jones (hamstring) did not play during Tuesday's 93-79 preseason win over the Jazz.

Impact Jones has missed the Nuggets' first two preseason games with this hamstring injury, and it wouldn't be shocking to see him skip the preseason entirely. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Bulls.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

What We Know About Nuggets' Latest Injury to Spencer Jones The Denver Nuggets bench is dealing with some early injury troubles.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Won't play Sunday Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Jazz, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Jones' Latest Injury Is One for Nuggets to Keep Watch Of The Denver Nuggets have a new training camp injury on their radar.

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

Doesn't practice Friday Jones tweaked his hamstring and did not practice Friday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Wind added that the injury does not sound serious, though the Nuggets are expected to proceed with caution ahead of the regular season. He can be considered questionable to play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Jazz until Denver offers an update on his status.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

DeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets for the veteran minimum of $3.9 million

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Could play expanded role Jones should open the new year in a significant role for the Nuggets after Peyton Watson was dealt to the Cavaliers.

Impact The Nuggets made an effort to keep Jones this offseason, matching the Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet, and the forward should occupy a key reserve role off the bench now that Watson is out of the mix. Jones made 64 regular-season appearances (37 starts) in 2025-26, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.1 minutes per game.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Spencer Jones match looks even smarter after telling front-office quote The Nuggets front office made it sound like Spencer Jones was going to be a part of the Nuggets' plans for next season all along.

AUGUST 3 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Ruthless Peyton Watson strategy could have motivated Nuggets to match Spencer Jones The Nuggets may have had a sinister reason to match Spencer Jones' offer sheet that could affect Peyton Watson.

JULY 31 • NUGGLOVE.COM

What Nuggets' Spencer Jones Said About His Free Agency Process The Denver Nuggets forward is back for another two years. Here's what he had to say about his free agency.

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Otega Oweh is clearly the biggest winner of Thunder's Spencer Jones flop The Oklahoma City Thunder's gamble on Spencer Jones fell flat. They submitted a two-year, $12 million offer sheet that, given the Denver Nug...

JULY 29 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Spencer Jones sheds light on Thunder pursuit that nearly pulled him from Nuggets The Nuggets nearly lost a key role player to the Thunder. Spencer Jones explains why he signed their offer sheet.

JULY 28 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Spencer Jones breaks silence on failed Thunder free agency pursuit Spencer Jones recently spoke out about his decision-making process when initially signing his offer sheet with the OKC Thunder.

JULY 28 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Nuggets avoid crucial mistake by matching Spencer Jones offer sheet Denver avoided a total disaster by keeping Spencer Jones, but the real test now lies with Peyton Watson's future.

JULY 28 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Major Nuggets decision should reignite Bulls interest in Peyton Watson Denver's decision to match Spencer Jones' offer sheet from Oklahoma City put them in the second apron and gave the Bulls a better chance at...

JULY 28 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Thunder now have no-brainer free agent target after failed Spencer Jones push The OKC Thunder should be highly interested in pursuing the services of a particular 26-year-old, recent lottery pick after failing to sign...

JULY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet and will bring back Spencer Jones for a third season

The Denver Nuggets say Spencer Jones will return for a third season after the team matched the Oklahoma City Thunder’s offer sheet

JULY 27 • Associated Press

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Alpha Diallo arrives in Denver as 29-year-old NBA rookie fresh off being EuroLeague's top defender

DeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says

Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet and will bring back Spencer Jones for a third season