Nuggets’ bench scoring faces a tough test if Julian Strawther misses time

The Nuggets' bench scoring could be in trouble if Julian Strawther misses time due to an injury.

By David Decker · Nugg Love

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:45 PM

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Julian Strawther suffered an undetermined leg or knee injury during Denver's preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Denver Nuggets and fans are currently awaiting the results of Strawther's MRI.
David Decker argues the Nuggets' bench scoring will struggle heavily without Strawther, who averaged 13.3 points in preseason.

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Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther exited the team's fourth preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers with an undetermined leg or knee injury. The team is currently awaiting MRI results to assess the severity of the issue, leaving his regular season availability uncertain.

David Decker of Nugg Love writes that Strawther's potential absence would severely challenge Denver's bench scoring following Tim Hardaway Jr.'s departure. Strawther averaged 13.3 points while shooting 43.5% from three-point range in preseason, leaving DeMar DeRozan to carry the second unit's offensive load.

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