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Latest Nuggets Injury Could Trigger Desperate Team-Building Mechanism

Latest Nuggets Injury Could Trigger Desperate Team-Building Mechanism

Summary

The Denver Nuggets face a series of player injuries, affecting their team lineup. Key players like Nikola Jokic and Cameron Johnson are out due to injuries, and this situation might lead the team to use a special league rule to temporarily add new players. Despite these challenges, the Nuggets maintain a strong record in the Western Conference.

Key Facts

  • The Denver Nuggets have a record of 23 wins and 10 losses.
  • Key player Nikola Jokic is out for four weeks with a knee injury.
  • Cameron Johnson is also injured and will miss three to five weeks.
  • Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray have experienced recent absences due to injuries.
  • Jonas Valanciunas, a new addition to the team, injured his calf and is sidelined.
  • If key players remain out, the team might use the "10-day hardship exception" to sign temporary players.
  • This rule allows teams facing significant injuries to temporarily add new players to their roster.

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