On Friday evening, the Denver Nuggets will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma.
The Nuggets are coming off a 103-84 victory over the Boston Celtics.
However, All-Star point guard Jamal Murray left the game early (and did not return).
Denver Nuggets Announce Jamal Murray Update
Before Friday’s showdown with the Thunder, the Nuggets announced an update on Murray.
The former Kentucky star is listed as questionable.
Ryan Stiles of Locked on Thunder podcast wrote: “Nuggets list Jamal Murray, Spencer Jones and Jalen Pickett as questionable. Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon are OUT vs. the Thunder.”
Jamal Murray’s Tenure In Denver
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a 3-pointer during the State Farm 3-Point Contest during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Murray is in the middle of his 10th NBA season (all with the Nuggets).
He was the seventh pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Right now, Murray is currently averaging 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 48.3% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range in 54 games.
At 29, Murray has already had an excellent career.
The NBA wrote (in 2024): “🗻 Born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 🗻 Played 1 season at Kentucky 🗻 Drafted 7th overall in 2016 by Denver 🗻 Scored 50 PTS twice in same postseason series in 2020
🗻 All-time Nuggets leader in made three-pointers 🗻 Erupted for 30 1st half PTS in Game 3 of 2023 WCF
🗻 Dropped 34 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST in Game 3 of 2023 NBA Finals 🗻 Joined Magic Johnson as the only players with 10+ AST in 4 straight games of an NBA Finals series 🗻 Averaged 21.2 PPG, 6.5 APG, 42.5 3P% this season 🗻”
Get to know Jamal’s journey to stardom before his @nuggets take on the Timberwolves in the West Semis!
🗻 Born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 🗻 Played 1 season at Kentucky 🗻 Drafted 7th overall in 2016 by Denver 🗻 Scored 50 PTS twice in
The Nuggets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 37-22 record in 59 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 21-11 in 32 games on the road).
Following the Thunder, the Nuggets will play their next game on Sunday when they return home to host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In 2023, Murray helped lead the franchise to the NBA Championship over the Miami Heat.
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon wrote: “Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return after missing the last nine games due to an abdominal strain. He is not on OKC’s injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Nuggets.”
On the other side of the matchup, the Thunder enter play as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 45-15 record in 60 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games.
Following the Nuggets, the Thunder will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the Dallas Mavericks.
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 20: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound against Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
The Thunder are coming off a year where they won their first ever title when they beat the Indiana Pacers (in seven games).
Meanwhile, Murray and the Nuggets lost to the Thunder in the second round.
Denver Nuggets Announce Jamal Murray Update Before Thunder Game