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Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is “50-50” to debut this season after suffering a torn left ACL against the Golden State Warriors last April, per Mike Singer of the Denver Post.
“With a month left in the regular season, two league sources described chances of his return at 50-50 at this point,” Singer wrote.
“Another league source emphasized the decision on when to return lies with him. As of now, the Nuggets don’t have a cut-off date for when a return would be impossible, two sources said. Murray and the team are taking it on a day-by-day basis. At this point, Murray is getting treatment, testing his body and seeing how it reacts.”
Murray spoke with Adam Caparell of Complex on March 3 about his road back.
“I don’t have a specific goal. I’m in no rush,” Murray said. “I just want to feel normal to be able to go out there.”
Singer added that Murray’s next steps include three-on-three and four-on-four play as well as working on his conditioning and “getting his heart rate up.” However, Singer noted that none of the physical hurdles will matter unless Murray is mentally ready to return.
He added that Murray and Michael Porter Jr., who has been limited to nine games this season after having back surgery, could go to Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of their journey back to the court. Grand Rapids is the home of Denver’s G-League affiliate, the Gold.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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