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Nuggets list Spencer Jones as questionable for opener against Thunder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:02 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Nuggets list Spencer Jones as questionable for opener against Thunder

Summary

The Denver Nuggets are preparing for their regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 22, 2026. Spencer Jones is listed as questionable due to bilateral hamstring injury management, a situation that is ironic given his offseason signing saga with the Thunder. Denver also has Julian Strawther ruled out with a left knee sprain. The Thunder enter this matchup after a season-opening victory against the San Antonio Spurs, but will be without three players, including Otega Oweh and Thomas Sorber, who are recovering from surgeries. The matchup begins at 6:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on ESPN.

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Status Watch

•Nuggets face Thunder on October 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. PT.
•Spencer Jones is questionable due to hamstring management.
•Julian Strawther is ruled out with a knee injury.
•Thunder enter after defeating Spurs 116-104 in their opener.
•Thunder will be without three players due to surgeries.

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4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets vs. Thunder injury report features 1 ironic questionable status

What they're saying

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The Denver Nuggets could be without Spencer Jones for their 2026-27 regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, an ironic development considering the two teams’ offseason history involving the forward. As Denver prepares to face Oklahoma City (1-0) on the road at 6:30 p.m. PT on ESPN, the Nuggets listed Jones as […] The post Nuggets vs. Thunder injury report features 1 ironic questionable status appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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