Nuggets vs Thunder: Where to Watch, Injury Report and Everything You Need to Know

The Denver Nuggets open their 2026-27 season against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Paycom Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 PM MDT and will be broadcast nationally across the United States on ESPN, with streaming available on ESPN Unlimited and Fubo. Oklahoma City enters the contest with a 1-0 record following an opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Both teams have several players listed on their respective injury reports ahead of the matchup. The Nuggets will be without Julian Strawther due to a knee sprain, while Spencer Jones is listed as questionable. The Thunder will miss Nikola Topic, Thomas Sorber, and Otega Oweh, who is out for the season with a torn Achilles. However, Oklahoma City will have Chet Holmgren and Jaylin Williams available.