Spencer Jones Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Nuggets vs Kings game on Thursday with our National Basketball Association injury report.Dec 5, 2025
Available to play
Jones (knee) is available for Friday's game in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Jones exited Wednesday's win over the Pacers by halftime due to the knee issue, but he'll power through it and get out there for Friday's game. Jones is averaging 4.3 points on 55.1 percent shooting this season.
Dec 4, 2025
Listed as questionable
Jones (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
ANALYSIS
Jones is considered day-to-day after leaving Wednesday's game early with knee soreness. Over his last seven outings, Jones has averaged 8.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers in 23.8 minutes per contest.
Dec 3, 2025
Unable to return
Jones (knee) was unable to return to Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones was considered questionable to return, but the Nuggets were able to pull away from the Pacers quite comfortably. Jones finished with one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in 17 minutes.
Dec 3, 2025
Questionable to return Wednesday
Jones is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to right knee soreness, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The Nuggets are currently up by 20 points late in the third quarter, so it's unlikely Jones will return to Wednesday's game. Expect Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway to pick up the slack in Jones' absence.
Dec 2, 2025
Sets career high in loss
Jones finished Monday's 131-121 loss to the Mavericks with 28 points (11-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds over 39 minutes.
ANALYSIS
After scoring 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting in Saturday's win over Phoenix, Jones set a new career-high mark in points on extremely efficient shooting Monday. The 24-year-old has started five consecutive games and should continue to see meaningful run with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined.
Nov 29, 2025
Career-best performance
Jones totaled 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 27 minutes during Saturday's 130-112 victory over the Suns.
ANALYSIS
Jones fell one rebound short of his first career double-double, although he did manage to put up career-high numbers in both points and rebounds. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, the fact that he had scored a total of 13 points in his previous six games should ensure managers are hesitant when it comes to adding him in standard leagues.
Nov 23, 2025
Does little in spot start
Jones amassed one point (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 24 minutes during Saturday's 128-123 loss to the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Jones filled in for Aaron Gordon (hamstring), but he produced disappointing numbers in the loss. Gordon will likely be out through Thanksgiving, and the Nuggets will need to dig deeper to find a suitable alternative if Jones continues to struggle. The Nuggets could possibly put Tim Hardaway or Bruce Brown into the starting lineup and slide Peyton Watson into the four spot, but Jones may get another try before a big change happens.
Nov 22, 2025
Making first career start
Jones is in the Nuggets' starting lineup against the Kings on Saturday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones will start Saturday for the first time in his NBA career due to the absence of Aaron Gordon (hamstring). Jones has seen more playing time as of late and has averaged 14.6 minutes per game over his last five outings. He's averaged just 1.6 points over that span, so he shouldn't produce much from a fantasy perspective.
Oct 30, 2025
Muted role continues
Jones accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound across six minutes during Wednesday's 122-88 victory over the Pelicans.
ANALYSIS
Jones played no more than six minutes for the fourth straight game, scoring his first basket of the season. Denver is poised to make a deep push this season, limiting the opportunities for players such as Jones. Don't expect to see him playing meaningful minutes, outside of injury-related absences to other players.
Jul 18, 2025
Sharp from downtown
Jones posted 17 points (5-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block in 30 minutes during Thursday's 81-76 Summer League win over the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
Jones did the majority of his damage from beyond the arc, drilling a team-high five triples. He also showed up on the defensive end by accounting for three of Denver's 13 steals. Jones has put up 13 or more points in three of four Summer League appearances heading into his squad's consolation game over the weekend.
Jul 13, 2025
Strong scoring effort in SL
Jones tallied 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes in Saturday's 94-83 Summer League loss to the Timberwolves.
ANALYSIS
Jones delivered an efficient scoring performance Saturday, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc. He signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets on July 3 after making 20 appearances with the team during the 2024-25 regular season, when he averaged 1.3 points in 6.3 minutes per game.
Jul 3, 2025
Inks two-way deal with Denver
Jones agreed to a two-way deal with the Nuggets on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones played 20 games during his rookie season with the Nuggets. The Stanford product averaged 1.3 points across 6.3 minutes per game during his appearances on the NBA level.
Mar 18, 2025
Sees 19 minutes in win
Jones contributed six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 114-105 victory over Golden State.
ANALYSIS
Christian Braun (foot), Jamal Murray (ankle) and Nikola Jokic (elbow) were all sidelined Monday, allowing Jones to log a career-high 19 minutes. He made the most of his limited run, but the same can be said about guys like Hunter Tyson and Vlatko Cancar. Fantasy managers can continue to monitor Jones' progress from the wire.
Feb 23, 2025
Fails to score again Saturday
Jones registered zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across three minutes during Saturday's 123-100 loss to the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
Jones played three minutes during garbage time, a trend that has been consistent all season. At this stage, he is only being afforded playing time in blowouts, meaning there is no scope for him to step into a larger role any time soon.
Jan 8, 2025
Ruled out for Wednesday
Jones (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
Jones will miss a fourth straight game after being ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers. This development won't have much impact on the Nuggets, as he's only averaging 2.6 minutes per game this season for Denver.
Jan 8, 2025
Doubtful for Wednesday
Jones (thigh) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
Jones is not a rotation player for the Nuggets, so his status is irrelevant for fantasy basketball.
Jan 6, 2025
Ruled out for Tuesday
Jones (thigh) is out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones won't play due to a right thigh strain against the Celtics, but his absence is unlikely to leave much of a mark on Denver's rotation. His next chance to play comes during Wednesday's second half of a back-to-back versus the Clippers.
Jan 4, 2025
Out against San Antonio
Jones (groin) will not play Saturday against the Spurs.
ANALYSIS
Jones isn't typically a rotation player for Denver, so his absence doesn't carry many fantasy implications.
Jan 4, 2025
Downgraded to questionable
Jones (groin) is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
ANALYSIS
Jones was initially listed as probable for Saturday's game, but his right adductor strain appears serious enough to put his availability in jeopardy. He's only appeared in five games and averaged 2.6 minutes per contest, so his absence wouldn't have a huge impact on Denver's bench rotation.
Jan 4, 2025
Likely available Saturday
Jones is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to a right adductor strain.
ANALYSIS
Jones is expected to suit up Saturday despite dealing with a right adductor strain. However, Jones is averaging just 2.6 minutes across his five NBA appearances this season.
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