On Thursday evening, the Denver Nuggets will play the Los Angeles Lakers (at home) in Colorado.
The Nuggets are coming off a 128-125 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Jamal Murray led the team by exploding for 45 points, two rebounds, eight assists and two steals while shooting 13/19 from the field and 8/13 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets Add Former 1st-Rounder
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 27: David Roddy #8 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a breath during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on October 27, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Before Thursday’s game, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Nuggets are signing David Roddy.
Charania wrote: “The Denver Nuggets are signing 2022 first-round pick David Roddy to a two-way NBA deal out of the Raptors 905 in the G League, sources tell ESPN. Additional wing depth for the Nuggets for the regular season.”
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 30: David Roddy #8 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Roddy’s NBA Background
Roddy was the 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Colorado State.
He has spent time with the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers over three seasons.
His career averages are 6.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 30.3% from three-point range in 168 games.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype added: “The Denver Nuggets are waiving two-way guard Tamar Bates to create a spot to sign David Roddy to a two-way deal, league sources say.”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 14: David Roddy #21 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on February 14, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets This Season
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets fields questions during Media Day at Ball Arena on September 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Nuggets come into Thursday’s matchup with the Lakers as the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 38-24 record in 62 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 16-12 at home).
Following the Lakers, the Nuggets will play their next game on Friday when they host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.
Los Angeles Lakers This Season
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during a timeout in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
As for the Lakers, they have also had a strong regular season with a 37-24 record in 61 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
On the road, they are 19-12 in 31 games,
After the Nuggets, the Lakers will continue play on Friday when they return home to host the Indiana Pacers.
Denver Nuggets Sign Former NBA 1st-Round Pick Before Lakers Game