Nuggets' Julian Strawther out at least 6 weeks with knee sprain from Clippers game

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther suffered a left knee sprain during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Nuggets announced, according to The Spokesman-Review. The injury occurred when Strawther was tripped and fell awkwardly while attempting to drive during the game on Wednesday.

Strawther remained on the court briefly before being helped to the locker room and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely. The Nuggets plan to re-evaluate his condition in six weeks, as reported by multiple outlets including dailycamera.com and reporterherald.com.

The 24-year-old guard, who was selected 29th overall in the 2023 NBA draft, has been a key player off the bench for Denver. Last season, he started a career-high 14 games and appeared in 57, averaging 7.2 points, two rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.

Strawther's injury impacts the Nuggets' roster as they prepare for the upcoming season, and his absence will be felt as the team adjusts without one of their promising guards. The injury happened in a game directly involving the Los Angeles Clippers, making it relevant to the Los Angeles area audience.