Nuggets’ surprising bench defense has another boost coming with Spencer Jones

The Nuggets' bench has been surprisingly stout on defense. It'll receive a boost when Spence Jones returns.

By David Decker · Nugg Love

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Spencer Jones is expected to return from a hamstring injury to boost the Denver Nuggets' bench defense.
Jones missed the entire preseason after suffering the injury during the early days of training camp.
His return will force head coach David Adelman to make difficult rotation decisions involving rookie Trevon Brazile.

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Spencer Jones is expected to return from a training camp hamstring injury for the Denver Nuggets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. David Decker of Nugg Love writes that Jones' return will provide a major boost to Denver's bench defense, which has already impressed during the preseason alongside Marvin Bagley III and Alpha Diallo.

Jones' comeback will also challenge head coach David Adelman's rotation decisions, particularly regarding rookie backup Trevon Brazile. Decker notes that Jones shot 39.6% from three-point range last season, which will provide vital offensive spacing for DeMar DeRozan while slotting in behind starter Aaron Gordon.

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