Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Plays 15 minutes in victory
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Tyson ended Monday's 121-119 win over the Raptors with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal over 15 minutes.
Tyson chipped in on the defensive end during his second consecutive game hitting the double-digit mark in minutes. The 24-year-old is a candidate for an increased role with Aaron Gordon (calf) set to miss multiple weeks.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Elevated for Sunday's game
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Denver recalled Tyson from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Sunday.
Tyson and Jalen Pickett were available for Sunday's loss to the Mavericks, but neither saw playing time. Tyson has made just one NBA appearance in March, totaling three points and a rebound in a one-minute, garbage-time appearance during a blowout win over Utah.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Good to go Wednesday
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Tyson (finger) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.
Tyson has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Denver's last three contests with a left finger sprain. However, the rookie forward is unlikely to receive significant playing time against Sacramento.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Another absence coming
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Tyson (finger) is out for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Tyson's absence streak will extend to four games Friday due to a left finger sprain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Golden State.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Remains out Wednesday
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Tyson (finger) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Tyson will be sidelined for a second straight game to close out the Nuggets' first-half schedule due to what the team is listing as a left finger sprain/fracture. The rookie second-round pick has made just nine appearances for the Nuggets this season, but with Jamal Murray (tibias) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) listed as questionable but considered unlikely to play against Sacramento, Tyson may have had a chance to pick up some minutes Wednesday if he was healthy.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Sits out with finger fracture
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Tyson was ruled out ahead of Monday's 112-95 loss to the Bucks due to a left finger sprain/fracture.
Tyson had been playing for the G League's Grand Rapids Gold prior to being recalled Monday, so he presumably sustained the injury in a recent game or practice with the Nuggets' affiliate. Even if he's cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, the rookie second-round pick is unlikely to be included in head coach Michael Malone's rotation.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Tyson (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.
Tyson is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to a non-COVID illness. However, the rookie forward's potential absence shouldn't impact Denver's rotation.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Inactive Monday
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Tyson (illness) will not play in Monday's game against the Clippers.
Tyson joins Nikola Jokic (back), Aaron Gordon (heel) and Jamal Murray (hamstring) as key inactives for Denver on Monday. Peyton Watson is available despite also dealing with an illness, while Michael Porter should be busy in the Nuggets' depleted frontcourt.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Dealing with illness
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Tyson is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers due to an illness.
Tyson and Peyton Watson both landed on the injury report due to an illness, but the latter is probable while the former is questionable. Tyson's potential absence wouldn't have an impact on Denver's rotation, as he has appeared in just six games this season and has yet to play more than four minutes.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Scores two in loss
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Tyson contributed two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in four minutes during Wednesday's 110-89 loss to the Timberwolves.
Tyson hasn't been a consistent part of the Nuggets' rotation this year, as he's appeared in just two of the team's first five games. The rookie second-rounder has averaged just 4.0 minutes per game over his two appearances.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Moves to bench
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Tyson isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's season opener against the Nuggets, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Tyson started in Denver's preseason finale but unsurprisingly will be replaced by Michael Porter in the starting five Wednesday. Tyson is expected to compete for a depth role in the Nuggets' rotation this season.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Impresses off bench in win
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Tyson racked up 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds and a block across 17 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 116-102 preseason win over the Bulls.
Tyson is vying for a bench spot in the Nuggets' rotation by the time the 2023-24 regular season rolls around, and he was impressive in this one, contributing on both ends of the court and looking efficient on offense. Tyson has scored in double digits in each of his last two preseason outings, though an uptick in his three-point shooting (5-for-19) would boost his case even further.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Impresses yet again
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Tyson tallied 31 points (11-13 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one turnover in 27 minutes during Friday's 112-81 Summer League win over Miami.
Tyson and Peyton Watson have looked dominant for the Nuggets in Summer League. Denver shut down Watson prior to Friday's game, leaving Tyson to get all the shots he could handle. Tyson is making a strong case to soak up some of the minutes that Jeff Green and Bruce Brown left behind.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Double-doubles Wednesday
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Tyson tallied 19 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3PT, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes of Wednesday's 96-91 loss to Utah in Summer League.
Though Tyson stands at just 6-foot-8, he filled the role of a big man Wednesday, pulling down a game-high 12 rebounds and getting to the line six times. The Clemson product also produced 19 points, trailing only Julian Strawther (21 points). Tyson has turned some heads during Summer League and could sneak into some early playing time come the regular season.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Scores 21 off bench
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Tyson finished with 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 27 minutes of Friday's 92-85 Summer League loss to the Bucks.
The 37th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Tyson came off the bench firing from everywhere and had 16 points by halftime. If Friday was any indication, it's easy to see why he got three years of his salary guaranteed by the Nuggets. He'll need to keep his foot on the gas if he has any hopes of cracking Denver's rotation for the upcoming season, as the Nuggets will be looking for guys to step up with Bruce Brown and Jeff Green no longer around.
