Kendrick Perkins challenges Jamal Murray to elevate game for Nuggets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Kendrick Perkins has issued a challenge to Jamal Murray as the Denver Nuggets prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Perkins stressed the need for Murray to take a further leap into superstardom following his career-high averages last season of 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists. He emphasized that while Nikola Jokic is performing well, Murray's consistent postseason performance is crucial for the Nuggets’ prospects in an increasingly competitive Western Conference. As the Nuggets face depth issues due to salary cap constraints, Murray, now in the prime of his career, may need to deliver even more as he plays for over $50 million this season. The Nuggets are set to begin their preseason against the Chicago Bulls soon.
- •Kendrick Perkins gave a challenge to Jamal Murray.
- •Murray averaged 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists last season.
- •Nuggets face depth issues ahead of 2026-27 season.
- •Murray needs to elevate his game for playoffs.
- •Preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls is upcoming.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins issues big challenge to Nuggets’ Jamal Murray for 2026-27 season
"The Denver Nuggets’ stock has been dipping gradually since they broke through and won the NBA championship in 2023, and heading into the 2026-27 season, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned over their chances of competing for another title. The Nikola Jokic-Jamal Murray duo that continues to be the beating heart of this Nuggets’ roster is […] The post Kendrick Perkins issues big challenge to Nuggets’ Jamal Murray for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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