The Denver Nuggets released their latest injury report before hosting the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, outlining several rotation notes that could shape frontcourt usage at Ball Arena.
Denver lists multiple names ahead of the matchup. Nikola Jokic is listed as probable despite a left wrist sprain.
Christian Braun continues to recover from a left ankle sprain and will not play. Cameron Johnson and Julian Strawther hold questionable designations as the staff evaluates a right biceps strain for Johnson and low back pain for Strawther.
Tamar Bates and Curtis Jones remain out on G League two-way assignments, and DaRon Holmes II heads there on a similar developmental track.
Chicago has not yet submitted its injury report, and its final list is expected to arrive closer to the 9:00 p.m. ET tip.
The Nuggets enter with a 10-2 record after 12 games. They picked up a 130-116 win over the Clippers on November 12 and followed with a 123-112 victory against the Timberwolves on November 15.
The Bulls carry a 6-5 mark through 11 outings. Their recent stretch includes a 113-124 loss to the Pistons on November 12 and a 147-150 defeat to the Jazz on November 16.
This marks the first meeting between the clubs in the 2025-26 season. Denver looks to maintain pace behind its established core, while Chicago seeks to stabilize after consecutive losses.
Jokic continues to anchor the Nuggets at 28.7 points, 13.0 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game. His workload sets the tone for Denver’s interior actions and half-court organization.
Jamal Murray supports with 22.1 points and 6.3 assists as the primary perimeter initiator. Aaron Gordon contributes 19.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. adds 12.0 points from the wing.
Josh Giddey leads Chicago at 21.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game. Nikola Vucevic posts 16.5 points and 10.1 rebounds. Matas Buzelis contributes 15.2 points with 5.8 rebounds, and Ayo Dosunmu supplies another 15.2 points in the backcourt.
