Jamal Murray Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Jamal Murray of the Nuggets has been ruled out and will not play today. Jamal was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 6th game Jamal has missed this season.
Jamal Murray Season Averages
Jamal's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nuggets rotation. Across 75 games this season, he's averaging 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game while playing 35.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.4 | 25.4 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 18.1 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without Jamal Murray
The numbers tell a clear story about Jamal's value to the Nuggets. With Jamal in the lineup this season, the team is 48-27. Without him, they've gone 4-1. The Nuggets's net rating is 3.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Jamal plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (110.2 vs 121.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 48-27 | 4-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 121.8 | 110.2 | -11.5 |
| Def Rating | 116.7 | 108.8 | -8.0 |
| Net Rating | 5.1 | 1.5 | -3.6 |
| PPG | 122.9 | 107.8 | -15.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jamal Murray?
When Jamal sits, other Nuggets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jalen Pickett, Zeke Nnaji and Peyton Watson stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jamal has been out this season, Jalen Pickett has averaged 8.8 more points per game, 7.9 additional field goal attempts, 19.1 extra minutes, 2.6 more rebounds and 2.9 more assists.
PPG: +8.8 | FGA: +7.9 | MPG: +19.1 | RPG: +2.6 | APG: +2.9
When Jamal has been out this season, Zeke Nnaji has averaged 8.9 more points per game, 5.3 additional field goal attempts, 13.6 extra minutes and 4.7 more rebounds.
PPG: +8.9 | FGA: +5.3 | MPG: +13.6 | RPG: +4.7
When Jamal has been out this season, Peyton Watson has averaged 6.9 more points per game, 5.7 additional field goal attempts, 7.1 extra minutes and 3.6 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.9 | FGA: +5.7 | MPG: +7.1 | RPG: +3.6
Jamal Murray Betting Trends
For bettors, Jamal's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nuggets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jamal has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Murray) Nuggets ML: 4-1 (+11.0u, +248 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jamal Murray's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nuggets @ Spurs - April 12, 2026 Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun (Out) Aaron Gordon (Out) Cameron Johnson (Out) Nikola Jokic (Out) Jamal Murray (Out) San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jamal's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nuggets.