Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Four treys off bench Friday
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Strawther ended Friday's 133-113 victory over Miami with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist over 26 minutes off the bench.
The four treys tied Strawther's season high, and the second-year wing has seen his workload increase in January with his production also taking a small step forward. Through 10 games this month Strawther has drained multiple threes six times, shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 10.8 points, 2.4 boards, 2.2 threes, and 1.7 assists.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Upgraded to available
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Strawther (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.
Strawther was initially tabbed probable due to a left knee injury and has been cleared to play. With Aaron Gordon (rest) and Nikola Jokic (elbow) sidelined, plenty of minutes should be available for Strawther.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Probable for Wednesday
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Strawther (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Houston.
Aaron Gordon (calf) could be held out for rest Wednesday, so there could be a few extra minutes for Strawther if he's able to give it a go -- Strawther has averaged just 22.0 minutes in his last two games since Gordon returned from his injury.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Set to play against Dallas
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Strawther (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.
Strawther has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a strained right knee. The 22-year-old should continue to feature as one of Denver's primary forward options off the bench.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Probable for Tuesday
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Strawther (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Strawther is dealing with a right knee strain ahead of the front end of Denver's back-to-back Tuesday, but he's likely to play. If the sharpshooter unexpectedly sits out against Dallas, fantasy managers can look for Christian Braun and Peyton Watson to handle more pronounced roles for the Nuggets. Strawther is averaging 11.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.1 threes in 27.8 minutes through his last seven outings.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Logs solid impact from bench
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Strawther notched 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to Boston.
Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence forced additional players to step up, and once Strawther entered the lineup, the team elected to ride the hot hand. Aaron Gordon's (calf) extended absence has provided an opportunity for other role players, and Denver's 2023 first-round pick is among the group seeing a bump in production.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Solid outing in blowout win
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Strawther contributed 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 139-120 victory over the Hawks.
Strawther led the bench in scoring in a well-rounded effort Wednesday, though he did struggle from three-point range in the blowout win. The 22-year-old has received a slight uptick in playing time with Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, and Strawther has averaged 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 22.4 minutes per contest in his last five outings. He has shot 43.2 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from deep in that five-game span.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Plays well with 13 points
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Strawther finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 23 minutes during Monday's 130-129 win over the Kings.
Christian Braun missed his first game of the season due to lower back spasms, but the guard is considered day-to-day. Strawther has upside like he showcased Monday, and he could be on the streaming radar again if Braun is unable to play against Portland on Thursday. For the season, Strawther is shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Ready to play Sunday
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Strawther (wrist/ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Despite being listed on the injury report with a right wrist sprain and an ankle strain, Strawther has been cleared to play Sunday. The 22-year-old should see ample playing time off the bench with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined. In his last five outings, Strawther has averaged 9.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 51.4 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Likely to play Sunday
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Strawther is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a right wrist sprain and an ankle strain.
The 22-year-old wing should suit up for Sunday's matchup despite injuries to his wrist and ankle, and with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined again, Strawther will likely see an uptick in playing time. Strawther has yet to miss a contest this season, and in his last five outings, he averaged 9.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 51.4 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Ties season-high scoring mark
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Strawther finished Sunday's 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.
Strawther tied the best scoring mark of his career in this loss to the Grizzlies, and the second-year forward is trending in the right direction following a slow start to the season. Even though Strawther remains an option off the bench, he's scored in double digits in four of his last seven outings. That kind of output could eventually translate to a bigger role in the second unit, as the Nuggets are thin when it comes to bench depth. Strawther is averaging 10.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game off the bench in November.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Goes for 33 points off bench
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Strawther recorded 33 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), three rebounds, two assists and a block across 30 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 132-126 preseason win over the Timberwolves.
Strawther will open the 2024-25 regular season in a bench role, as Christian Braun is penciled in as the starter in the backcourt alongside Jamal Murray, but Strawther will certainly put his name in the conversation for a bigger role with more performances such as this one. Strawther looked particularly dangerous from three-point range, and keeping that up in the regular season will undoubtedly lead to a more significant role due to the Nuggets' lack of shooters.
Strawther finished with 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 124-94 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Strawther got the start next to Christian Braun in the backcourt since neither Jamal Murray (knee) nor Russell Westbrook (rest) were available. While Strawther was one of four starters who scored in double digits in this thumping loss, his performance didn't turn heads by any means. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's departure has opened up opportunities for Strawther, who hasn't capitalized yet. He seems set to open the season in a backup role, limiting his fantasy upside.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Starting vs. OKC
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Strawther will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Jamal Murray is out after tweaking his knee Sunday, allowing the Nuggets to take an extended look at Strawther in the starting five. The 22-year-old is expected to back up Christian Braun at shooting guard, though he could end up in the starting lineup if injuries arise in the regular season.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Staying in Denver through 2025-26
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The Nuggets exercised Strawther's $2.67 million team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
The No. 29 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Strawther had a limited role in his rookie season, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes across 50 appearances. However, the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should open up more playing time on the wing for Strawther in 2024-25.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Starting Sunday
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Strawther will join the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Strawther will replace Michael Porter in the starting five Sunday, with the latter expected to take a rest day. Strawther is currently competing with Christian Braun for the starting two-guard spot to open the regular season, and a solid preseason could help move him closer to the starting job. The 22-year-old is coming off an inconsistent rookie year in which he showed flashes when getting meaningful playing time, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds across 10.9 minutes in 50 regular-season outings.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Shut down for Summer League
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The Nuggets announced Tuesday that Strawther will not play for the remainder of the Summer League, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Strawther hasn't suffered any injury but will sit out the remainder of the Summer League after impressing in his first two outings, averaging 28.5 points. The second-year forward will now allow younger and more inexperienced players to receive increased playing time while he focuses on working toward a more consistent role in Denver's rotation in 2024-25.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Goes for 32 in SL
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Strawther went for 32 points (10-21 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 6-10 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and a block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 84-81 loss to the Raptors at Summer League.
Strawther has been impressive offensively in two Summer League appearances, averaging 28.5 points per game. The Gonzaga product seems to be dealing with a minor ankle injury, so it wouldn't be surprising if he is shut down for the remainder of Summer League considering his performance to this point. Strawther could play his way into the rotation this year if he continues to produce offensively, especially with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope departing for Orlando.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Returns to lineup Monday
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Strawther provided 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Monday's 128-103 win over the Grizzlies.
Strawther tallied 14 points in the victory, more than he had scored across the past three months combined. It's fair to say this performance should be viewed as an outlier given he has not even been in the rotation of late.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Back to NBA
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Denver recalled Strawther from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Wednesday.
Strawther and Jalen Pickett were both recalled ahead of Wednesday's matchup versus the Kings, but with Denver's rotation at full strength, neither is expected to see extensive playing time. Strawther has played more than seven minutes just once since Jan. 1.
