Nuggets forward Spencer Jones moved from Out to Day-To-Day on the injury report early Friday with a hamstring injury. That puts him in play for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, with Oct. 24 listed as his expected return.
What happened
Spencer Jones was upgraded from Out to Day-To-Day on the injury report at 1:38 AM ET on Friday, Oct. 23. The injury is to his hamstring. He was first listed Day-To-Day with the same issue on Oct. 2. He was moved to Out on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report's note says Jones was ruled out for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. The report lists Oct. 24 as his expected return. No other details about the injury have been announced.
What it means for the Nuggets
Denver plays the Pelicans on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 9:00 PM ET. The Nuggets are 0-1, sit eighth, and are on a one-game losing streak. They have yet to play with Jones this season. Last season the 25-year-old forward averaged 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 22.1 minutes over 64 games. In the game he missed, Aaron Gordon played 29.5 minutes and scored 20 points. Alpha Diallo logged 22.2 minutes and Trevon Brazile 18.4. Cameron Johnson played 11.3 minutes, but he is Day-To-Day with a right ankle injury. Julian Strawther is Out with a left knee injury.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Jones is cleared for Saturday night. His expected return date of Oct. 24 matches the Pelicans game, but a final decision has not been announced. Watch Johnson's ankle too. If both are limited, Denver's depth gets thinner. Diallo and Brazile took the bulk of the extra minutes in the opener and would likely carry that load again if Jones sits.
Is Spencer Jones playing vs the Pelicans on Saturday?
He is Day-To-Day with a hamstring injury for Saturday's 9:00 PM ET game against the Pelicans. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Spencer Jones be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 24 as his expected return, which is the date of the Pelicans game. His status is Day-To-Day.