Final Injury Report for Grizzlies-Nuggets: Will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Play?

The Denver Nuggets are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup.

Denver enters Wednesday’s game with a 34-20 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images

In Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets as he recorded 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while Christian Braun added 20 points and five rebounds of his own.

Now Denver will try to bounce back at home on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Grizzlies team.

On the other side, Memphis enters Wednesday’s contest with a 20-32 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Ty Jerome (2)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

(Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images)

Ty Jerome led the way for the Grizzlies in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 19 points, three rebounds and seven assists while Taylor Hendricks recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Grizzlies Injury Report, Will Cedric Coward Play?

For the Grizzlies, they have six players listed on their injury report, including rookie Cedric Coward.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23)Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

(Wesley Hale-Imagn Images)

Memphis has listed Coward as doubtful due to right knee soreness that caused him to exit Monday’s game in the first half and he is expected to miss Wednesday’s matchup.

With Coward likely to be sidelined against the Nuggets, Hendricks, Cam Spencer and Javon Small could all have increased roles.

The Grizzlies have also listed Walter Clayton Jr. as doubtful due to a right calf contusion and he is expected to miss his second consecutive contest.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12).Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

(Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)

Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke and Santi Aldama have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Nuggets Injury Report, Will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Play?

On the other side, the Nuggets have six players listed on their injury report as well, including both Jokic and Jamal Murray.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15)Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

(Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)

Denver has listed Jokic as probable due to a left ankle sprain and he is expected to play against the Grizzlies.

The Nuggets have also listed Murray as probable and he is also expected to play despite dealing with left hip inflammation.

Christian Braun is probable and is expected to play despite a left ankle sprain while Spencer Jones has been listed as questionable due to a concussion.

Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon have both been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Grizzlies and Nuggets from Denver at 9:00 p.m. EST.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Final Injury Report for Grizzlies-Nuggets: Will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Play?

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