Nuggets' Julian Strawther: To be re-evaluated in four weeks
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The Nuggets announced Tuesday that Strawther (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Romi Bean of CBS News Colorado reports.
Strawther went down with a left knee strain during Sunday's loss to the Celtics. He logged 14 minutes before being ruled out for the game against Boston, finishing with four points. The 22-year-old forward has played a substantial role off the bench for Denver this season, averaging career-high numbers in points (9.6), rebounds (2.2) and assists (1.3) in 22.1 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Provides spark off bench in loss
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Strawther notched 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) over 20 minutes in Thursday's 121-112 loss to Milwaukee.
Strawther was one of two Nuggets with 20 or more minutes off the bench Thursday, using that time on the court to lead all second unit players in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying pair of threes. Strawther bounced back after two single-digit scoring totals in his previous two appearances, and he's now reached double figures in seven of his last 10 outings.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Returning to bench role
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Strawther isn't starting Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Strawther was effective during his four-game stint with the starting lineup, averaging 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 32.5 minutes, but he'll retreat to the bench now that Denver's rotation has returned to health.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Scores 15 off bench
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Strawther ended Monday's 125-113 win over New Orleans with 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes.
Aaron Gordon (calf) and Russell Westbrook (hamstring) sat this game out, while Peyton Watson (knee) is expected to miss at least four weeks. That means Strawther will have a big opportunity in front of him to make some noise with the second unit. Through 50 games this season, he's averaging 9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 21.8 minutes.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Fails to score in loss
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Strawther registered zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 129-121 loss to the Bulls.
Strawther was quiet off the bench, failing to score for the first time all season. With the Nuggets rolling out a relatively healthy lineup, Strawther's opportunities have reduced over the past week, logging fewer than 20 minutes in all three games during that period.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Four treys off bench Friday
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Strawther ended Friday's 133-113 victory over Miami with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist over 26 minutes off the bench.
The four treys tied Strawther's season high. The second-year wing has seen his workload increase in January, and his production has also taken a small step forward. Through 10 games this month, Strawther has drained multiple threes six times, shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 10.8 points, 2.4 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.7 assists.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Upgraded to available
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Strawther (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.
Strawther was initially tabbed probable due to a left knee injury and has been cleared to play. With Aaron Gordon (rest) and Nikola Jokic (elbow) sidelined, plenty of minutes should be available for Strawther.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Probable for Wednesday
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Strawther (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Houston.
Aaron Gordon (calf) could be held out for rest Wednesday, so there could be a few extra minutes for Strawther if he's able to give it a go -- Strawther has averaged just 22.0 minutes in his last two games since Gordon returned from his injury.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Set to play against Dallas
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Strawther (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.
Strawther has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a strained right knee. The 22-year-old should continue to feature as one of Denver's primary forward options off the bench.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Probable for Tuesday
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Strawther (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Strawther is dealing with a right knee strain ahead of the front end of Denver's back-to-back Tuesday, but he's likely to play. If the sharpshooter unexpectedly sits out against Dallas, fantasy managers can look for Christian Braun and Peyton Watson to handle more pronounced roles for the Nuggets. Strawther is averaging 11.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.1 threes in 27.8 minutes through his last seven outings.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Logs solid impact from bench
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Strawther notched 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to Boston.
Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence forced additional players to step up, and once Strawther entered the lineup, the team elected to ride the hot hand. Aaron Gordon's (calf) extended absence has provided an opportunity for other role players, and Denver's 2023 first-round pick is among the group seeing a bump in production.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Solid outing in blowout win
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Strawther contributed 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 139-120 victory over the Hawks.
Strawther led the bench in scoring in a well-rounded effort Wednesday, though he did struggle from three-point range in the blowout win. The 22-year-old has received a slight uptick in playing time with Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, and Strawther has averaged 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 22.4 minutes per contest in his last five outings. He has shot 43.2 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from deep in that five-game span.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Ready to play Sunday
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Strawther (wrist/ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Despite being listed on the injury report with a right wrist sprain and an ankle strain, Strawther has been cleared to play Sunday. The 22-year-old should see ample playing time off the bench with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined. In his last five outings, Strawther has averaged 9.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 51.4 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Likely to play Sunday
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Strawther is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a right wrist sprain and an ankle strain.
The 22-year-old wing should suit up for Sunday's matchup despite injuries to his wrist and ankle, and with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined again, Strawther will likely see an uptick in playing time. Strawther has yet to miss a contest this season, and in his last five outings, he averaged 9.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 51.4 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Ties season-high scoring mark
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Strawther finished Sunday's 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.
Strawther tied the best scoring mark of his career in this loss to the Grizzlies, and the second-year forward is trending in the right direction following a slow start to the season. Even though Strawther remains an option off the bench, he's scored in double digits in four of his last seven outings. That kind of output could eventually translate to a bigger role in the second unit, as the Nuggets are thin when it comes to bench depth. Strawther is averaging 10.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game off the bench in November.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Goes for 33 points off bench
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Strawther recorded 33 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), three rebounds, two assists and a block across 30 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 132-126 preseason win over the Timberwolves.
Strawther will open the 2024-25 regular season in a bench role, as Christian Braun is penciled in as the starter in the backcourt alongside Jamal Murray, but Strawther will certainly put his name in the conversation for a bigger role with more performances such as this one. Strawther looked particularly dangerous from three-point range, and keeping that up in the regular season will undoubtedly lead to a more significant role due to the Nuggets' lack of shooters.
Strawther finished with 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 124-94 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Strawther got the start next to Christian Braun in the backcourt since neither Jamal Murray (knee) nor Russell Westbrook (rest) were available. While Strawther was one of four starters who scored in double digits in this thumping loss, his performance didn't turn heads by any means. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's departure has opened up opportunities for Strawther, who hasn't capitalized yet. He seems set to open the season in a backup role, limiting his fantasy upside.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Starting vs. OKC
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Strawther will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Jamal Murray is out after tweaking his knee Sunday, allowing the Nuggets to take an extended look at Strawther in the starting five. The 22-year-old is expected to back up Christian Braun at shooting guard, though he could end up in the starting lineup if injuries arise in the regular season.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Staying in Denver through 2025-26
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The Nuggets exercised Strawther's $2.67 million team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
The No. 29 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Strawther had a limited role in his rookie season, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes across 50 appearances. However, the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should open up more playing time on the wing for Strawther in 2024-25.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Starting Sunday
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Strawther will join the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Strawther will replace Michael Porter in the starting five Sunday, with the latter expected to take a rest day. Strawther is currently competing with Christian Braun for the starting two-guard spot to open the regular season, and a solid preseason could help move him closer to the starting job. The 22-year-old is coming off an inconsistent rookie year in which he showed flashes when getting meaningful playing time, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds across 10.9 minutes in 50 regular-season outings.
