Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Scores in double figures
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Strawther racked up 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and three steals in 19 minutes during Sunday's 132-120 victory over the Spurs.
Aaron Gordon (heel) and Jamal Murray (hamstring) were sidelined for this contest, allowing Strawther to handle an increased workload. The rookie has played at least 15 minutes in four of Denver's last five games, averaging 5.6 points, 1.8 assists and 1.4 rebounds during that stretch. However, Gordon and Murray are expected to return to action this week, so Strawther's path to consistent playing time won't be as easy.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Posts 21 points in reserve role
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Strawther amassed 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Monday's 134-116 win over the Pelicans.
The Nuggets had to manage without Jamal Murray (hamstring), and his absence could extend well into next week. Reggie Jackson was expected to absorb a lot of Murray's output, but Strawther came off the bench and provided support to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who took on more of the floor general role as the game progressed. The 2023 first-round pick out of Gonzaga has proven to be a valuable asset for Denver, as he's versatile enough to play a variety of roles with the second unit.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Plays double-digit minutes
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Strawther racked up five points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two blocks and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 110-89 loss to the Timberwolves.
Strawther played double-digit minutes off the bench for the first time this season Wednesday, but he wasn't very efficient from the floor. While he had some defensive success through his two blocks, he's unlikely to have much fantasy upside this year unless the Nuggets deal with injuries at some point.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Off injury report
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Strawther (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers.
Strawther is good to go Tuesday despite missing Denver's preseason finale with a right ankle sprain. The rookie forward will likely compete for a depth role in the Nuggets' forward rotation.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Gets starting nod
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Strawther is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Strawther will replace Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) in the starting five Tuesday. The rookie forward isn't expected to receive much playing time once the regular season rolls around, but he has impressed during Summer League and preseason action.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Goes off for 23 in preseason win
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Strawther finished Sunday's preseason win over the Bulls with 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) in 25 minutes.
The 29th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft continues to turn heads during the preseason. Strawther has now scored 20, 16 and 23 points, respectively in his three exhibitions contests, picking up where he left off after an impressive showing at Summer League in July. Over that three-game run, Strawther has drained 12-of-24 attempts from beyond the arc. While it's unclear how much of a role he'll carve out to open the regular season, Strawther has, at the very least, forced his name into the conversation for some reserve minutes on the wing. Strawther's primary competition for minutes figures to come from Christian Braun and Justin Holiday.
