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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 02: Jameer Nelson #1 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on January 2, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 02: Jameer Nelson #1 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on January 2, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

Jameer Nelson Injury: Updates on Nuggets Guard's Wrist and Return

Matt Fitzgerald
Jan 17, 2016

Denver Nuggets point guard Jameer Nelson has been out of action since Jan. 17 because of a sprained left wrist. However he has been cleared to return to the court.

Continue for updates.

Nelson Active vs. Wizards

Thursday, Jan. 28

Chris Dempsey of theย Denver Postย reported Nelson will play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

Nelson's Return Provides Boost to Denver's Lineup

Nelson's absence robbed Denver of its most proficient distributor. Talented rookie Emmanuel Mudiay averages 5.7 assists to Nelson's 5.1, but the latter doesn't turn the ball over nearly as much as the 19-year-old.

Mudiay has also struggled as a shooter this season, sinking shots at just a 32.5 percent clip from the field. Although Nelson has been around 37 percent, he is the better option.

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