Jamal Murray Injury Update

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray played just 18 minutes in Monday night's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, exiting in the second quarter with bilateral tibia inflammation.

The ailment, also known as shin splints, is common in runners and pro sports athletes, but can be managed with proper stretching, rest and physical therapy.

With the All-Star break beginning Friday, it should allow Murray the proper rest to get rid of the issue for the remainder of the season.

The Nuggets may be cautious with his usage coming out of the All-Star break, but the issue should not affect his performance when he is cleared to play.

Denver (36-18) sits in fourth place in the Western Conference and are four games up on the fifth-place Charlotte Hornets.

Sacramento comes in to face Denver on Wednesday but the team will likely be without Murray (tibia) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring).

In 40 games this season, Murray is averaging 20.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists on 46.8% from the field, 41.1% from 3-point range and 84.9% from the free throw line. 

Jamal Murray Injury History

Murray suffered a sprained left ankle on Jan. 25, 2019 that kept him out until Feb. 6, 2019.

He missed 10 games from Jan. 16, 2020 to Feb. 4, 2020 with another left ankle sprain.

After missing four games with right knee soreness, Murray suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on April 12, 2021.

He missed the entire 2021-22 season, returning to action on Oct. 19, 2022.

Murray missed six straight games with left knee soreness from Feb. 5 to Feb. 15, 2023, but returned to finish the regular season and playoffs. He captured his first NBA Championship in 2023 with a five-game victory over the Miami Heat.