Jamal Murray’s future contract with the Denver Nuggets has been predicted to be one of the NBA's worst-value deals in two years.

Both the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks may be without one of their star players in Thursday night's matchup.

Joining them on the injury report is Peyton Watson, who will miss the game with a knee sprain. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for the Bucks due to a left calf strain.

While Jokic always shines, the unsung hero in Denver is typically star point guard Jamal Murray. The 27-year-old guard always seems to step up when it matters. But, for Saturday's matchup against the Lakers, the Nuggets have added Murray to the injury report.

After snapping their winning streak against LA, Jamal Murray reveals how the Nuggets' sloppy play prevented them from defeating the Lakers.

The Denver Nuggets may be without both Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon in their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against the Charlotte Hornets in the ...

The Denver Nuggets have provided an important injury update on Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon ahead of Thursday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Denver is as good as anybody right now, though. The Thunder are tied for the best record in the league at 44-10. Denver is on pace for about 53 wins, while OKC is going to challenge for 66 or 67 wins at this pace. Most of that separation in the standings happened in the first month and a half of the season.

Suiting up Saturday

For all that Michael Malone, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have accomplished with ... What went right: The 3-point numbers broke right for Denver. The Nuggets went 19 for 43 from 3-point range ...

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr., right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo ...