Hardaway Jr. Trails Nuggets Teammate Murray in 3-Pointers Made

Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. sets franchise single-season 3-point record, but falls short of teammate Jamal Murray's mark.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:39am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the silhouettes of basketball players in motion, with the ball and court elements broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange.Hardaway Jr.'s 3-point prowess this season has elevated the Nuggets' offense, though his teammate Murray remains the franchise's long-range king.Denver Today

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has emerged as one of the best 3-point shooters in the 2025-26 NBA season, surpassing Michael Porter Jr. for the second-most 3-pointers made in a single season by a Nuggets player. However, Hardaway Jr. is still trailing his teammate Jamal Murray, who holds the franchise record for most 3-pointers in a season.

Why it matters

Hardaway Jr.'s performance this season has been crucial for the Nuggets' offense, providing valuable floor spacing and perimeter shooting to complement the team's star players Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. While he fell short of Murray's record, Hardaway Jr.'s shooting prowess has cemented his status as a key contributor for the Nuggets as they aim to make another deep playoff run.

The details

In Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Hardaway Jr. scored 13 points and made 3 three-pointers, surpassing Michael Porter Jr. for the second-most 3-pointers made in a single season by a Nuggets player. However, Murray, who had 26 points and 5 three-pointers in the same game, still holds the franchise record with 218 made threes this season.

  • Hardaway Jr. surpassed Michael Porter Jr.'s previous franchise record of 216 3-pointers made in a season during the Nuggets' game against the Grizzlies on April 9, 2026.
  • Jamal Murray set the Nuggets' single-season 3-point record earlier in the 2025-26 season, with 218 made threes.

The players

Tim Hardaway Jr.

A shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets who has emerged as one of the team's best 3-point shooters this season.

Jamal Murray

The starting point guard for the Denver Nuggets and the franchise's all-time leader in 3-pointers made in a single season.

Nikola Jokic

The star center for the Denver Nuggets, who has helped create open looks for Hardaway Jr. and Murray with his elite passing and playmaking abilities.

Michael Porter Jr.

A former Nuggets player who held the franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a season before being surpassed by Hardaway Jr. this year.

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What they’re saying

“'Tim Hardaway Jr. just passed Michael Porter Jr. for the second-most 3-pointers made in a season. Unfortunately, he's trailing Jamal Murray, who broke the record earlier this season.'”

— Vinny Benedetto, Reporter, The Denver Gazette

What’s next

With just a couple of games left in the regular season, Hardaway Jr. is extremely unlikely to break Murray's 3-point record this year. However, he will have the opportunity to pursue the record again next season, as he is playing on a one-year contract with the Nuggets and will need to re-sign with the team to have another chance at surpassing his teammate.

The takeaway

Tim Hardaway Jr.'s impressive 3-point shooting this season has solidified his role as a key offensive weapon for the Nuggets, but he ultimately fell short of the franchise's single-season record held by his teammate Jamal Murray. This highlights the depth and talent of the Nuggets' roster, as well as the friendly competition between players to achieve individual milestones.