Nuggets' Jamal Murray Cleared to Return After Illness

Denver star will play against Thunder after missing part of previous game due to illness

Feb. 28, 2026 at 1:40am

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Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will return to the lineup for Friday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing part of the team's previous game due to an illness. Nuggets head coach David Adelman said Murray "looked awful" and was dealing with "all kinds of bodily things" when he had to exit the game early against the Boston Celtics.

Why it matters

The Nuggets are one of the top contenders in the Western Conference, and Murray's health is crucial to their success. His return will provide a boost as the team looks to build a winning streak and solidify its position in the standings.

The details

Murray was initially listed as questionable for the game against the Thunder, but the Nuggets have since upgraded him to available. He has played in all four games since the All-Star break, with the Nuggets going 2-2 during that stretch. The team is looking to form a winning streak for the first time since late January.

  • On February 25, Murray checked out of the Nuggets' game against the Boston Celtics after appearing in fewer than eight minutes.
  • The Nuggets' game against the Thunder is scheduled for Friday, February 27 at 9:30 PM ET.

The players

Jamal Murray

A veteran All-Star player for the Denver Nuggets who has been dealing with an illness that caused him to exit a recent game early.

David Adelman

The head coach of the Denver Nuggets, who described Murray as "looking awful" and dealing with "all kinds of bodily things" when he had to leave the previous game.

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What they’re saying

“He looked awful. They gave him all the medication. It did not help. All kinds of bodily things were happening.”

— David Adelman, Head Coach, Denver Nuggets

What’s next

The Nuggets will be looking to build momentum with a win over the Thunder, as they aim to solidify their position in the Western Conference standings.

The takeaway

Jamal Murray's return to the lineup is a crucial development for the Nuggets, who are one of the top contenders in the West. His health and performance will be key as the team tries to establish a winning streak and maintain its position near the top of the conference.