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Kellan Olson: Cam Johnson is questionable for the Nuggets tomorrow against the Suns due to a right ankle sprain. Alpha Diallo (personal reasons) is also questionable. Spencer Jones (hamstring injury management) and Julian Strawther (left knee sprain) remain out.
Ryan Blackburn: Figuring out who will play for the Nuggets on the wing tonight is an adventure. Cam Johnson, Julian Strawther, and Spencer Jones are OUT. Alpha Diallo is questionable. Wings available are DeRozan, Whitmore, Hopkins, and maybe a bigger lineup featuring Brazile. NOP on back-to-back.
Mark Medina: Nuggets will reevaluate Julian Strawther in six weeks after spraining his left knee in Wednesday’s preseason game vs the Clippers. Nuggets coach David Adelman said Aaron Gordon will sit out for rest purposes vs the Lakers
Nuggets guard Julian Strawther was helped off the court with a left leg injury during Denver’s preseason game Wednesday in Los Angeles. Strawther’s leg got caught under his body and bent awkwardly as he landed on it during the third quarter. He stayed down, grimacing in pain, as Nuggets trainers tended to him. After being helped up, he didn’t appear to be putting any pressure on the injured leg as he left the court. The Nuggets ruled him out a few minutes later, though without any specific injury designation. He’ll undergo an MRI on Thursday, coach David Adelman told reporters in Los Angeles after a 122-110 loss.
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Harrison Wind: Nuggets minicamp in Puerto Rico at JJ Barea’s facility - Aaron Gordon - Cam Johnson - Julian Strawther - Spencer Jones - Tyus Jones - DaRon Holmes - Alpha Diallo - Zeke Nnaji - Trevon Brazile - Bryce Hopkins - KJ Simpson - Lonnie Walker
With three years of service, Julian Strawther is eligible for a rookie-scale extension with the Nuggets and will be a restricted free agent next summer if they don’t agree to a deal before the season. He said he’s focused on taking “that next step” toward “looking like somebody who’s a veteran and that’s seen some things and understands the game and really contribute to winning at a high level every single night.”
With a focus on winning this season in Denver, Strawther knows — and said he’s excited — about the NBA’s impending expansion to Las Vegas. He said he’d always wanted a team to come to the city when he was a kid and knows it would fit in a sporting landscape anchored by the Golden Knights, Aces and Raiders. And that he may also someday fit with that franchise. “It’s hard to say that you wouldn’t want to play at home,” said Strawther, clad in a white tee, black trousers and a silver cross pendant that matched his watch. “I mean, that’s the ultimate dream to be able to have your family in the crowd at NBA games in your hometown, so you never know.”
Strawther also fulfilled a dream Saturday, his family with him at his alma mater as he gave away backpacks, gameworn sneakers and pizza. For four years, Strawther helped fill the gym with spectators when the Patriots played — and for a couple hours, he filled it again. “To come back and give back … that was on the top of my list, the top of my priorities,” he said. “It’s something that I want to do every year if I can, whether it’s a camp or doing more of these, and doing it on a bigger scale. But I’m really enjoying it.”
Vinny Benedetto: Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson remain out for tomorrow's game in Oklahoma City. Jamal Murray (illness), Jalen Pickett (right knee soreness) and Spencer Jones (right shoulder strain) are questionable. Julian Strawther is probable.
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Vinny Benedetto: Jamal Murray and Julian Strawther are available for tonight’s game, the Nuggets announce.
The Nuggets have downgraded Jonas Valanciunas (right calf strain) to out for Friday’s game against Cleveland. Jamal Murray (right ankle sprain) and Julian Strawther (illness) are probable.
Bennett Durando: Julian Strawther (back) has been cleared to play. Doesn’t mean he will tonight, obviously, but it’s the first time he’s active in exactly one month.
