Julian Strawther is out indefinitely after spraining his left knee during Denver's preseason game against the Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The Nuggets will reevaluate the 24-year-old guard-forward in six weeks.
Strawther's absence removes a versatile depth piece from a Nuggets roster built around Jokic, Murray, and their championship core. He's a former first-round pick who can play multiple positions, and losing him to injury during the preseason is never ideal timing as Denver ramps up for the regular season.
The team hasn't indicated whether this injury will affect their opening-night roster decisions or force any adjustments to their rotation plans. For now, it's a waiting game.