Murray closed with 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies.
Murray should've been the one to carry the Nuggets in the absence of Nikola Jokic (personal), but the former continues to shoot the ball poorly and failed to reach the 20-point mark for the sixth time in nine appearances this season. Murray should continue to experience an uptick in his usage rate with Jokic absent, but that won't matter much if the point guard continues to struggle from the field. Murray is shooting just 39.9 percent from the field and 30.2 percent from deep in his nine outings this season.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Murray produced 16 points (6-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Friday's 101-94 loss to New Orleans.
Murray struggled with his shot and needed 16 field-goal attempts to score 16 points -- certainly not the kind of output the Nuggets were hoping for with Nikola Jokic (personal) sidelined. Murray has been struggling this season, and aside from missing time with a concussion, the star floor general has struggled with efficiency. Through eight outings in 2024-25, Murray is averaging 17.9 points per game but shooting just 39.8 percent from the floor and 31.9 percent from deep.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Scores 18 points on 17 shots
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Murray logged 18 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 victory over the Mavericks.
Murray didn't have his best shooting performance in this one, but he continues to post solid numbers since returning from a three-game absence due to a concussion earlier this month. Murray should remain Denver's No. 2 option on offense behind Nikola Jokic and will have every chance in the world to get things going following a less-than-ideal start to the season.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Season-high 28 points in return
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Murray (concussion) finished with 28 points (9-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six assists and four rebounds across 35 minutes during Friday's 135-122 win over Miami.
Murray returned to the starting lineup following a three-game absence due to a concussion and looked better than ever. The point guard set season highs in points, made field goals and made three-pointers while dishing out at least six assists for just the second time in 2024-25. Murray shot only 36.5 percent from the field before his absence, so Friday's performance was certainly an encouraging step in the right direction, though it may be a stretch to expect this type of production consistently. Murray averaged 21.2 points and 6.5 assists last season.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Will play Friday
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Murray (concussion) will be available for Friday's game against the Heat.
Murray is set to return following a three-game absence, and his return will send Russell Westbrook back to a bench role. Expect Murray to handle his regular workload as Denver's second-best option on offense behind Nikola Jokic.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Expected to return
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Murray (concussion) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Heat, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Murray has not officially cleared the league's concussion protocol yet, but it sounds like that is the expectation. Should that indeed occur, he will return from a three-game absence. Russell Westbrook would presumably go back to a bench role as a result.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Iffy against Miami
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Murray (concussion) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Heat.
Murray is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Friday while in concussion protocols. If Murray is unable to suit up against Miami, Russell Westbrook should remain in Denver's starting lineup.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: To remain out Wednesday
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Murray (concussion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
The Nuggets are being extremely cautious with their star point guard, and since Murray remains in concussion protocol, that means Russell Westbrook should draw another start at point guard. Murray might be a few days away from being cleared, so his status should remain uncertain ahead of Friday's game against the Heat.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Out again Monday
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Murray (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Murray remains in concussion protocol, so Russell Westbrook should draw another start at point guard. Murray's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Oklahoma City, but head coach Michael Malone said after Saturday's 129-103 win over the Jazz that it may take 5-to-7 days before Murray is cleared to play, per Katy Winge of Altitude Sports. With that in mind, Murray may be closer to doubtful than questionable for Wednesday's contest.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Won't suit up against Utah
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Murray (concussion) is out for Saturday's game versus the Jazz.
Murray suffered a concussion against Minnesota that will keep him out for Saturday's contest. Russell Westbrook and Julian Strawther will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Murray's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Toronto.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Lands in concussion protocol
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Murray has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Timberwolves after being placed in the concussion protocol, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Murray was poked in the eye during the third quarter of Friday's game, and after getting further evaluation, the point guard may now be dealing with a head injury. He recorded six points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and a steal in 22 minutes. Given the multiple hurdles needed to clear the protocol, Murray can be considered unlikely to play Saturday versus Utah. In Murray's absence, Julian Strawther, Christian Braun and Russell Westbrook are candidates for increased playmaking roles out of the backcourt.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Poked in eye Friday
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Murray went to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Timberwolves after getting poked in the eye, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Murray posted six points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and a steal in 22 minutes before exiting the contest. If he can't return, Julian Strawther and Russell Westbrook would likely see increased usage.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Hits for 24 in Tuesday's OT win
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Murray racked up 24 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 144-139 overtime victory over the Nets.
Despite a minor ankle injury he seemingly picked up Monday against the Raptors, Murray produced a season-high 24 points and saw his usual workload. The veteran point guard is still struggling to find his offense, shooting just 37.3 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from three-point range through four games, but his usage gives him a high fantasy floor even when he's not locked in with his shot.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Won't be restricted Tuesday
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Coach Michael Malone said Murray (ankle) will play without a minutes restriction in Tuesday's game against the Nets, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Murray will give it a go Tuesday despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. The 27-year-old is averaging 17.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals across 38.3 minutes per game. However, the point guard has struggled from the field, and he is shooting only 35.4 percent from the floor.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Probable for Tuesday
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Murray is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets with a right ankle sprain.
This is Murray's first appearance on the injury report so far this regular season, though it appears to be a minor issue. He's had a tough start to the campaign by his standards, as he's averaging 17.0 points on 36.2 percent shooting from the field.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Stuffs stat sheet Monday
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Murray provided 17 points (6-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Monday's 127-125 overtime victory over the Raptors.
Murray has struggled with his shot but remains valuable in fantasy due to his solid contributions in peripheral categories. This time, he finished one rebound and three dimes away from recording what would've been his first triple-double of the season. Murray can get by with these performances occasionally, but he needs to start shooting the ball better, as he's an integral part of the Nuggets' offensive plan. Through three games, the star floor general has shot just 35.4 percent from the field.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Scores 22 points Saturday
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Murray finished with 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 37 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 loss to the Clippers.
Murray was far more efficient than in the season opener Thursday, when he made just four of his 14 shots in a 102-87 loss to the Thunder. This 22-point outing is more in line with what fantasy managers should expect out of Murray on a regular basis, and the Nuggets will need their star floor general to be at his best in future games to overcome their 0-2 start.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Leads starters in preseason win
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Murray scored 25 points (6-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 8-8 Ft) while adding five assists, two steals and two blocks in 29 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 preseason win over the Timberwolves.
The Nuggets used their full starting lineup Thursday, and Murray led the group in scoring, although Julian Strawther erupted for 33 off the bench for Denver. Murray hasn't played more than 65 games in a regular season since 2018-19, and staying healthy will be the most important goal in 2024-25 for the 27-year-old point guard. However, he's remained productive when he's been on the court, averaging at least 20.0 points, 4.0 assists, 4.0 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.0 steals in three straight seasons.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Will be available Thursday
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Murray (knee) will be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Murray didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but the star guard will feature in the team's final tune-up before the start of the regular season. The Nuggets have not announced their starting lineup yet, but Murray is highly likely to be included in it alongside the usual suspects -- Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter and Christian Braun.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Won't play Tuesday
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Coach Michael Malone said Murray (knee) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder, Nuggets beat writer Matt Brooks reports.
Murray tweaked his knee during Sunday's loss to Phoenix, though his absence is likely just a precautionary measure ahead of the regular season. The 27-year-old's final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Thursday versus the Timberwolves.
