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Nikola Jokic (15) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets watch the bench play the final minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of Cleveland’s 99-87 win on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021.
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The Nuggets assigned Jamal Murray to their G League affiliate on Tuesday, two league sources told The Denver Post.

The plan is for Murray to practice with Grand Rapids on Wednesday, with the potential for a second practice on Thursday, another source said. Thatap dependent on how he feels, both physically and mentally, amid his ACL rehabilitation.

Practice for Murray is expected to entail four-on-four and five-on-five in the half court, a source said.

Murray arrived in Grand Rapids Tuesday evening. The Nuggets will monitor his progress closely.

Michael Porter Jr., who’s nearing a return following back surgery in December, wasn’t with Murray in Grand Rapids.

The Post reported earlier this week that Murray was 50-50 to return this season.

The Athletic first reported news of Murray’s assignment on Tuesday.

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