Major Injury Update on Nuggets Star

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is likely out for the rest of the month

It was reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will likely be sidelined for the remainder of this month with a hamstring strain. In a series of Tweets, Wojnarowksi wrote the following:

"(1) ESPN Sources: Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will be likely sidelined for the remainder of the month because of his right hamstring strain. (2) The Nuggets are taking a cautious approach to assure that there will be no lingering issues with the hamstring and there’s an expectation that Murray will need three-to-four weeks to properly heal and return to play, sources said. (More on NBA Countdown at 7 PM Eastern on ESPN)."

With Murray not far removed from a major injury absence, the Nuggets want to be careful with him any time something like this happens, especially this early in the season. Denver's goal is a championship, and Murray being healthy in the playoffs is the only way they can get there. While their seeding may take a hit the next few weeks, Denver should have enough in Nikola Jokic and others to stay firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture without Murray.

Jokic is already heavily relied on by the Nuggets, and the reigning Finals MVP may have to take on even more of an offensive load the next few weeks, which is something he is very capable of doing.

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