Jamal Murray projected to excel for Nuggets alongside Nikola Jokic this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jamal Murray is expected to play a significant role for the Denver Nuggets in the 2026-27 NBA season, helping Nikola Jokic. Analysts indicate that Murray may average 23.7 points and 6.7 assists, as the Nuggets aim to improve offensive efficiency after a subpar 2025-26 season. The addition of DeMar DeRozan could impact Murray's scoring but allow for better ball distribution. Murray's defensive metrics are also projected to improve, contributing to the Nuggets' overall performance.
- •Murray projected to average 23.7 points on 17.5 field goal attempts.
- •Nuggets look to enhance shot efficiency after ranked 26th last season.
- •Murray's assists expected to rise, aiding team dynamics.
- •Murray's defense projected to improve with higher steals and blocks.
- •Nuggets hope DeRozan's addition complements Murray and Jokic.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets projected to see big Jamal Murray leap to help Nikola Jokic, but there's a catch
"Jamal Murray is slated to have an impressive 2026-27 NBA season that will likely help Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
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