Denver Nuggets injury report and the Raptors injuries
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Raptors The Denver Nuggets list 2 players on the injury report: Spencer Jones (Out, expected back 4 Nov) and Julian Strawther (Out, expected back 29 Nov). Their next game is against the Toronto Raptors tomorrow, who list 3 players: Nate Bittle (Out, expected back 9 Nov), Kawhi Leonard (Out, expected back 23 Nov) and Jakob Poeltl (Day-to-Day, expected back 4 Nov). The report was last updated Tuesday 3 November at 1:40 AM ET.
Updated Tue, Nov 3 1:40 AM ET
Denver Nuggets injury report
Jones (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. Jones has yet to play during the 2026-27 campaign after suffering a hamstring injury during the preseason. He should be considered day-to-day, meaning his next opportunity to get on the floor will come Wednesday versus Toronto.
Expected back 4 Nov
Strawther (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Friday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Strawther suffered the injury in Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers. The 24-year-old has appeared in 172 regular-season games for the Nuggets since entering the league in 2023, averaging 7.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 16.2 minutes per contest. He was in line to compete for an expanded role during the 2026-27 campaign. While that may be the case once Strawther is cleared to suit up, Tyus Jones and potentially Ryan Nembhard are candidates to receive more minutes in the interim.
Expected back 29 Nov
Toronto Raptors injury report
Bittle (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers and remains without a timetable to return. For now, fantasy managers can assume that he's week-to-week. He's not expected to crack the rotation upon his return.
Expected back 9 Nov
Leonard (knee) is expected to be sidelined for at least three to four weeks, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports. The extended absence represents a significant setback for Leonard, who will be unavailable for the foreseeable future. His absence should create additional offensive opportunities for Toronto's remaining rotation players, with guys like RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Allen Graves seeing more usage. Leonard's recovery timeline will be worth monitoring, as the reported window represents a minimum absence rather than a firm return date.
Expected back 23 Nov
Poeltl (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Zulfi Sheikh reports. Poeltl will now miss his second consecutive contest due to left shoulder bursitis. Collin Murray-Boyles and Tracye Jackson-Davis both stand to see increased playing time, with the latter the top candidate to earn a second straight start.
Expected back 4 Nov
Expected starting five vs Raptors
Depth chart →
| Jersey number | Player | Position | Games played | Minutes per game | Points per game | Rebounds per game | Assists per game | Steals per game | Blocks per game | Field goal percentage | Three-point percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Jamal Murray | G | 6 | 38.4 | 27.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 48.6% | 51.9% |
| 15 | Nikola Jokic | C | 6 | 36.9 | 22.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 47.2% | 22.6% |
| 0 | Christian Braun | G | 6 | 36.3 | 15.2 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 53.0% | 40.6% |
| 32 | Aaron Gordon | F | 6 | 30.3 | 11.5 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 35.8% | 34.6% |
| 10 | DeMar DeRozan | G | 6 | 25.1 | 10.7 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 40.4% | 22.2% |
| 7 | Trevon Brazile | F | 6 | 21.9 | 8.3 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 55.9% | 35.3% |
| 23 | Cameron Johnson | F | 3 | 26.2 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| 22 | Zeke Nnaji | F-C | 1 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 35 | Marvin Bagley III | F | 6 | 12.1 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| 9 | Ryan Nembhard | G | 2 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| 1 | Cam Whitmore | F | 2 | 7.4 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| 13 | Bryce Hopkins | F | 4 | 16.5 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| 5 | Tyus Jones | G | 6 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| 11 | Alpha Diallo | G | 2 | 13.9 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| 14 | DaRon Holmes II | F | 2 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| 17 | Jonas Valanciunas | C | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Julian Strawther | G | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | Emanuel Miller | F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | Spencer Jones | F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | Lonnie Walker IV | G | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 43 | Coleman Hawkins | F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | Dane Goodwin | G | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Quick answers3 questions
Who is injured for the Denver Nuggets?
The Denver Nuggets list 2 players on the injury report: Spencer Jones (Out, expected back 4 Nov) and Julian Strawther (Out, expected back 29 Nov). Statuses follow the official NBA injury report and update through the day, with a note on each player where the report gives one.
Who is injured for the Toronto Raptors?
The Toronto Raptors list 3 players: Nate Bittle (Out, expected back 9 Nov), Kawhi Leonard (Out, expected back 23 Nov) and Jakob Poeltl (Day-to-Day, expected back 4 Nov). They play the Denver Nuggets next tomorrow, and both lists sit side by side on this page.
Is Spencer Jones playing tomorrow?
Spencer Jones is listed as Out for the Denver Nuggets, so he is not expected to play tomorrow. Jones (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. Jones has yet to play during the 2026-27 campaign after suffering a hamstring injury during the preseason.