Nuggets’ Julian Stawther leaves game following nasty-looking knee injury

There will be an MRI on Thursday for the Denver wing.

By Kurt Helin · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:49 AM

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Julian Strawther left the Nuggets' preseason game against the Clippers after suffering an awkward left knee injury.
Nuggets coach David Adelman stated that Strawther will undergo an MRI on Thursday morning.
Strawther had scored 11 points off the bench prior to exiting the contest in the third quarter.

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Denver Nuggets wing Julian Strawther exited a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California, following a severe-looking knee injury. The incident occurred during the third quarter when Strawther lost his footing and his left knee bent awkwardly while trying to avoid a steal by Isaiah Jackson. Strawther was in visible pain and was helped off the court directly to the locker room.

Nuggets coach David Adelman confirmed Strawther suffered a left knee injury and was scheduled for an MRI on Thursday morning. Before exiting the contest, Strawther recorded 11 points, including making three of seven attempts from three-point range.

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