The Denver Nuggets are entering a difficult stretch as injuries continue to plague their core lineup. Ahead of their matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, nine players appear on the injury report, encompassing both starters and key rotational pieces. Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson, and Jonas Valanciunas are again listed as out. Jokic is recovering from a left‑knee bruise and could return after the All‑Star break if his rehab proceeds smoothly. Johnson and Valanciunas have no set return dates, dealing with a right‑knee bone bruise and a right‑calf strain, respectively.
Spencer Jones, a regular starter, is questionable because of left‑ankle inflammation and illness; he logged only nine minutes in Denver’s 114‑110 road win over the Boston Celtics. Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun—starters when healthy—are listed as probable. Murray is coping with a left‑ankle sprain and illness, Gordon is still healing from a right‑hamstring strain, and Braun is nursing a left‑ankle sprain. Bruce Brown is also questionable with right‑knee inflammation after contributing 19 minutes and four points in the Celtics game.
The Nuggets will host the Hawks at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Friday at 9 p.m. EST. The contest will be broadcast live on Altitude Sports and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, with streaming available via NBA League Pass and Fubo. The extensive injury list underscores the team’s current struggles and the urgency for a swift recovery. With several key players sidelined, Denver must rely on its depth and bench contributors to step up. The game against Atlanta will serve as a crucial test as the Nuggets strive to navigate this challenging period and preserve their standing in the league.
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