Murray suffered a brutal ankle injury in the Nuggets’ loss to the New York Knicks at Ball Arena on Thursday. With roughly a minute left in the second quarter.
Slow-motion replays tell the horrifying story. Murray’s left ankle rolls severely inward upon impact with Jokic’s heel, turning at an unnatural angle under his full body weight.
The injury’s timing is especially cruel. It was the first time since November 12, 2025, that Denver’s original starting five were all healthy and playing together. The reunion lasted less than two quarters.
Murray did not return to the game. He is undergoing further testing this weekend to determine the exact grade of the sprain and a recovery timeline.
According to The Denver Post, the team is cautiously optimistic that it’s a mild-to-moderate sprain rather than a season-ending injury.
Murray’s injury is just the latest in a frustrating season for Denver’s training staff. The Nuggets’ injury report has been a revolving door, making it nearly impossible for the team to establish chemistry.
The Nuggets finally had their full squad healthy. For one brief moment, it looked like they might finally build some rhythm heading into the playoffs.
Now Denver waits again hoping the diagnosis brings good news. In a season full of setbacks, this one might hurt the most.