What happened: Spencer Jones is listed Out for Monday with bilateral hamstring injury management, per the Wire Report injury report. He has now been ruled out for Denver's matchup with Portland and for the game before it.

Why it matters: The Nuggets are 3-2 in 2026-27 through five games and beat the Phoenix Suns 127-120 on Oct. 30. Jones has been absent from several recent injury reports, including a stretch where Julian Strawther was also out.

What to watch: Watch Denver's next injury report for any change in Jones' status.