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Nuggets’ Julian Strawther exits game vs. Clippers with troubling injury

The Denver Nuggets visited the Los Angeles Clippers in the preseason at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, looking for their third win. The Nuggets had a concerning moment in the third quarter, as Julian Strawther appeared to have suffered a lower-body…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:47 AM
Nuggets’ Julian Strawther exits game vs. Clippers with troubling injury
Key Things to Know
  • Julian Strawther exited Wednesday's preseason contest against the Clippers after suffering an apparent knee injury.
  • Strawther was helped to the locker room in the third quarter and did not return to play.
  • The Denver Nuggets were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers with a final score of 122-110.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther exited Wednesday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers after sustaining a knee injury during the third quarter. Strawther fell to the floor while attempting to dribble past Isaiah Jackson and Blake Wesley, grimacing in pain and clutching his knee before being helped back to the locker room.

Strawther did not return to the game, finishing with 11 points and two rebounds across 19 minutes as the Nuggets were defeated 122-110 at Intuit Dome. The 24-year-old is entering the final season of his rookie contract, seeking a breakout fourth campaign after averaging 7.2 points per contest last year.

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