Nuggets Share Positive Injury Updates on Jamal Murray, Cam Johnson

Both players are listed as probable to play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:22pm

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The Denver Nuggets have received positive injury updates on two key players - Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson. Murray has been dealing with an ankle injury, while Johnson has been nursing back spasms. Both players are now listed as probable to play in the Nuggets' upcoming matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Why it matters

The Nuggets are in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, so having Murray and Johnson available is crucial. Murray is having a career-best season, averaging 25.4 points per game, while Johnson provides valuable scoring and perimeter defense off the bench.

The details

Murray initially suffered the ankle injury in the Nuggets' game against the New York Knicks over the weekend. He was able to finish that game, and the team is now optimistic he will not miss any time. Johnson left the Nuggets' most recent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to back spasms, but he was able to return in the fourth quarter.

  • The Nuggets and Rockets are set to tip-off at 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Murray suffered the ankle injury in the Nuggets' game against the Knicks over the weekend.

The players

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' starting point guard who is having a career-best season, averaging 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game.

Cameron Johnson

The Nuggets' reserve forward who provides scoring and perimeter defense off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“It's okay. I just want to be on the court. I want to be playing. Especially a game like this that's going to be high intensity and guys playing as hard as they did, I want to be out there as well. So, I'm glad I was able to push through.”

— Jamal Murray (SI.com)

What’s next

The Nuggets and Rockets are set to tip-off at 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday, March 10, 2026, where Denver will be looking to bounce back from a couple of recent losses.

The takeaway

The Nuggets' health is trending in the right direction at a crucial time, as they look to solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race. Getting Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson back on the court will provide a significant boost to their scoring and defensive capabilities.