Denver Nuggets Coach Reveals Update on Star Player's Knee Issue

Coach Michael Malone spoke candidly in about Jamal Murray's knee

Farbod Esnaashari | 2 Hours Ago

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game seven of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Throughout the preseason, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been dealing with lingering knee issues. While it doesn't seem like there's a major concern yet, he's still not completely in the clear according to Nuggets head coach Michael Malone.

During an interview session with the media, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spoke candidly about Murray's knee issues.

"Going into the game, he's been great," Malone said. "That was the weird thing about last night, he told me this morning he had been feeling great, and all of the sudden last night during his pregame warmups it just was starting to feel a little funny if you will. A lot of times he's able to just get going, play through it and loosen up, last night that wasn't the case."

Michael Malone said Jamal Murray's knee felt "funny" as he went through warmups last night. It never loosened up as he played.

Full answer on Murray's knee and conditioning: pic.twitter.com/5cTqa333aJ
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With pre-season coming to a close Jamal Murray's conditioning appears," to be in a good place" in his own words. However, the team may hold him out from Tuesday's game vs. OKC. Despite the lingering knee issues coach Malone had strong words to describe the toughness of his star player.

"Jamal's mental, his ability to endure the pain is just second to none and that's why he is able to just fight through it," Malone said.

Currently, there isn't any fear within the Nuggets organization in regard to Jamal's ability to play in the regular season, however, caution will be used during the remaining pre-season games.

The “it” Malone was referring to is Murray’s knee. This doesn’t seem to be a concern. Murray practiced today. Not clear if he’ll play in Tuesday’s pre-season game vs OKC as Denver has a stretch of 3 games in 5 nights. https://t.co/bI8x0EmFSw
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