The Hornets are going to be very shorthanded for this game, especially at guard. They have already ruled out LaMelo Ball (ankle), Collin Sexton (thigh) and Tre Mann (knee). That should leave a lot of minutes and shot attempts for Kon Knueppel, who is averaging 18.2 points per game for the season. The Nuggets are missing two of their better defenders in Christian Braun (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring), which also helps KnueppelтАЩs chances of reaching this over.
Murray did not participate in Canada's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he turns his attention toward the upcoming NBA season.
Schroder recorded 23 points (7-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, six assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Germany's 99-83 win over the Netherlands in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Hopkins signed a two-way contract with Denver on Wednesday.
The Nuggets added another playmaker with the signing of DeMar DeRozan on Friday to pair alongside Jokic to help handle the offensive pressure in 2026-27.
The Nuggets signed DeMar DeRozan on Friday, giving Murray another competitor for usage in 2026-27.
Walker has a chance to compete for a bench role at training camp after Denver shipped Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers.
Johnson looks to be solidified as a starter for Denver in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was dealt to Cleveland.
Gordon (calf) could see more usage for Denver in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was shipped to Cleveland.
Braun appears cemented as a starter for the Nuggets in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was traded to Cleveland.
Jones should open the new year in a significant role for the Nuggets after Peyton Watson was dealt to the Cavaliers.
