The teams are off to strong starts when the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET on Friday. Meanwhile, Jamal Murray, the All-Star point guard for the Denver Nuggets, has continued to write a brilliant start to the 2025–26 season.
However, his speed recently got halted as he was listed on the Nuggets' injury report with a doubtful tag. This is due to the soreness in his left calf before their NBA Cup game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
A sudden setback stopped Jamal Murray’s speed as Denver Nuggets weighs a cautious next move
After losing to Golden State on opening night, Denver has won three straight games, including Wednesday night's 122-88 victory. On the other hand, Portland lost their first game, but they have since won three of four games, including two in a row.
Despite spending the whole last game on the bench, Murray managed to play 25 minutes, which is the fourth most of any player on the club. He struggled with the same issue in the 2024 postseason, and it was evident that it affected him when he faced a physically demanding Timberwolves team in the Conference Semifinals.
Denver announced their official report to the NBA on Thursday, listing Murray as questionable with left calf tightness. The team wrote on X:
“Injury Report ahead of tomorrow's game against the Trail Blazers: PROBABLE: Cameron Johnson (Right Shoulder Inflammation) QUESTIONABLE: Jamal Murray (Left Calf Tightness) #MileHighBasketball.”
Murray has put on a number of incredible performances and averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds for Denver in their first four games of the season. However, a recent update from the Nuggets has raised doubts about his availability for their first NBA Cup game of the year.
Given that Murray's amazing start to the new season was halted by a calf injury, Denver could be better off either keeping him out of their next game completely or thinking about limiting his minutes.
Murray would probably face Portland's All-Defensive Team-caliber forward Toumani Camara if he were to play for the Nuggets on Friday night. This would be a one-on-one match that would require the 28-year-old guard to put in a lot of effort and use extra force in an attempt to get open looks.
Denver is dealing with a "questionable" Jamal Murray
Murray has averaged 27 points per game on 50/41/94 shooting splits so far this season, which is comparable to his 2023 Western Conference Finals performance against the Lakers, when he averaged 30 points.
He has only averaged 15.8 points a game in October throughout his career, which is significantly lower than his numbers. He's made significant progress this season in an attempt to earn his first All-Star selection, but the much-needed momentum he's established from the start could be derailed if this injury keeps him out for a while.
Injury has been a major factor, and his persistent calf problems are also a worry. Throughout his career, he has struggled with left calf pain, most notably during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. His next chance would be on Monday at home against the Sacramento Kings if he is unable to play on Friday.
Also read: Portland Trail Blazers Vs Minnesota Timberwolves (10-22-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, prediction, and more
However, his speed recently got halted as he was listed on the Nuggets' injury report with a doubtful tag. This is due to the soreness in his left calf before their NBA Cup game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
A sudden setback stopped Jamal Murray’s speed as Denver Nuggets weighs a cautious next move
After losing to Golden State on opening night, Denver has won three straight games, including Wednesday night's 122-88 victory. On the other hand, Portland lost their first game, but they have since won three of four games, including two in a row.
Despite spending the whole last game on the bench, Murray managed to play 25 minutes, which is the fourth most of any player on the club. He struggled with the same issue in the 2024 postseason, and it was evident that it affected him when he faced a physically demanding Timberwolves team in the Conference Semifinals.
Denver announced their official report to the NBA on Thursday, listing Murray as questionable with left calf tightness. The team wrote on X:
“Injury Report ahead of tomorrow's game against the Trail Blazers: PROBABLE: Cameron Johnson (Right Shoulder Inflammation) QUESTIONABLE: Jamal Murray (Left Calf Tightness) #MileHighBasketball.”
Injury Report ahead of tomorrow's game against the Trail Blazers:
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 30, 2025
PROBABLE:
Cameron Johnson (Right Shoulder Inflammation)
QUESTIONABLE:
Jamal Murray (Left Calf Tightness)#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/POPxCuMkpL
Murray has put on a number of incredible performances and averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds for Denver in their first four games of the season. However, a recent update from the Nuggets has raised doubts about his availability for their first NBA Cup game of the year.
Given that Murray's amazing start to the new season was halted by a calf injury, Denver could be better off either keeping him out of their next game completely or thinking about limiting his minutes.
Murray would probably face Portland's All-Defensive Team-caliber forward Toumani Camara if he were to play for the Nuggets on Friday night. This would be a one-on-one match that would require the 28-year-old guard to put in a lot of effort and use extra force in an attempt to get open looks.
Denver is dealing with a "questionable" Jamal Murray
Murray has averaged 27 points per game on 50/41/94 shooting splits so far this season, which is comparable to his 2023 Western Conference Finals performance against the Lakers, when he averaged 30 points.
He has only averaged 15.8 points a game in October throughout his career, which is significantly lower than his numbers. He's made significant progress this season in an attempt to earn his first All-Star selection, but the much-needed momentum he's established from the start could be derailed if this injury keeps him out for a while.
Injury has been a major factor, and his persistent calf problems are also a worry. Throughout his career, he has struggled with left calf pain, most notably during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. His next chance would be on Monday at home against the Sacramento Kings if he is unable to play on Friday.
Also read: Portland Trail Blazers Vs Minnesota Timberwolves (10-22-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, prediction, and more
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