NBA·BREAKING·November 4, 2026 09:04 PM ET

Nuggets rule DeMar DeRozan out with low back spasms

He is averaging 10.7 points through six games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 16m1 min read

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What happened: DeMar DeRozan will miss tonight's game with low back spasms, the Nuggets announced in an injury update.

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Why it matters: DeRozan joined Denver in the offseason and opened the 2026-27 season with the club on Oct. 22. His absence removes a veteran scorer from the rotation.

By the numbers: DeRozan is averaging 10.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in 2026-27 through 6 games.

What to watch: Denver's next injury report will show where his status stands.

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@nuggets Nov 05, 2026 · 02:04 UTC

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