Spencer Jones Injury Status Update for March 31st, 2026
Spencer Jones of the Nuggets has been ruled out and will not play today. Spencer was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 13th game Spencer has missed this season.
Spencer Jones Season Averages
Spencer's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nuggets rotation. Across 64 games this season, he's averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game while playing 22.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.1 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 4.1 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without Spencer Jones
The numbers tell a clear story about Spencer's value to the Nuggets. With Spencer in the lineup this season, the team is 41-23. Without him, they've gone 7-5. The Nuggets's net rating is 3.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Spencer plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (117.8 vs 121.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 41-23 | 7-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 121.2 | 117.8 | -3.4 |
| Def Rating | 116.0 | 116.5 | +0.5 |
| Net Rating | 5.2 | 1.4 | -3.8 |
| PPG | 121.8 | 118.3 | -3.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Spencer Jones?
When Spencer sits, other Nuggets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Julian Strawther stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Spencer has been out this season, Julian Strawther has averaged 4.7 more points per game, 3.3 additional field goal attempts and 7.6 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.7 | FGA: +3.3 | MPG: +7.6
Spencer Jones Betting Trends
For bettors, Spencer's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nuggets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Spencer has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Jones) Cameron Johnson PRA UNDER: 7-0 (+7.0u, 17.6 / -111 avg. line) Cameron Johnson PTS UNDER: 7-1 (+5.8u, 11.8 / -121 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Spencer Jones'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 @ Jazz - April 1, 2026 Denver Nuggets: Aaron Gordon (Probable) Utah Jazz: Keyonte George (Out) Walker Kessler (Out) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Lauri Markkanen (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Spencer's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nuggets.