The Nuggets have improved, coinciding with Aaron Gordon’s return. But they are in a tough spot, dependent on a streaky player. Murray knows the uncomfortable truth: For the Nuggets to win big, they need Bubble Jamal — not a player who looks like he should be encased in bubble wrap.

Bridges — a former 2022 All-Defensive First Team honoree — has upped the ante on the perimeter. He can now continue such play when the Knicks take on Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets in their next outing.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will miss the upcoming game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an undisclosed issue. His absence is a setback for the Nuggets as they navigate ongoing injury challenges within the team.

Jamal Murray is back to playing good basketball. And the Nuggets will need him more than ever if they want to contend for a championship.

Star point guard Jamal Murray is averaging 20.1 points and 6.0 assists per game on the season, including a 30-point and 45-point performance in two of his last four games. Murray played a huge role in Denver's 2023 Finals run and has recently proved once again why he is the ideal second option to Jokic.

The Denver Nuggets received two important updates on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray ahead of Friday's matchup with the Heat.

Jamal Murray is staying hot with an assist from ... “The anti-inflammatories, man…” Turnovers doom Denver Nuggets on night without Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon vs. Rockets While Murray was ...

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Murray (calf) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the 76ers. Murray will be on the floor Tuesday for the Nuggets. The veteran guard is coming off a 19-point performance in Sunday's win against the Magic and will look to make it seven wins in the last eight games for Denver while hosting the 76ers.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and became the Minnesota Timberwolves’ career leader in 3-pointers in a 133-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets 133-104 on Saturday. Edwards made 14 of 23 shots from the floor and scored 23 points in the second half as Minnesota pulled away after leading by 11 at halftime.

CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls handed the Denver Nuggets their second straight loss with a 129-121 victory on Monday night. Zach LaVine scored 21 points and Lonzo Ball had 18 for Chicago, which had lost seven of eight. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points.

The New York Knicks will play against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden tonight. The Knicks will aim to sweep the Nuggets for the regular se