Nuggets' Strawther out at least 4 weeks with knee sprain
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The Denver Nuggets announced Tuesday that Julian Strawther will be reevaluated in four weeks after suffering a knee sprain during Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics.
Strawther is averaging 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 61 contests this season. He ranks fourth on the team in made 3-pointers (94) and is shooting 35.7% from deep.
The 22-year-old has not missed a game this campaign.
The Nuggets selected the former Gonzaga wing with the 29th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He averaged 4.5 points in 50 games last season.
Denver ranks third in the Western Conference with a 39-22 record. Its next game is against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.
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