Strawther held a minor rotational role as a rookie, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes per game across 50 appearances. While known as a three-point specialist, Strawther shot 29.7 percent from deep on 2.8 attempts per game. None of that makes you think Strawther is trending toward a breakout in Year 2. However, that's not all of the equation. The Nuggets, who were reigning champs last year, had a tight backcourt rotation with Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter, Christian Braun, Justin Holiday and Reggie Jackson playing a majority of the minutes. Caldwell-Pope is in Orlando, Jackson signed with Philadelphia and Holiday remains a free agent, leaving a gaping hole in Denver's rotation. The Nuggets' only notable backcourt addition to replace those guys was Russell Westbrook, who's expected to operate as the primary backup to Murray. That leaves Strawther to compete with Braun for the starting shooting guard spot. Braun likely has the upper hand, as he was already a bigger part of the rotation last year, but Strawther's shooting ability would seemingly be a better fit with Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon down low. Strawther's floor is as low as it was in Year 1, but he has a clear path to playing time this season and could be the steal of the draft if he plays himself into a starting role. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $4.98 million contract with the Nuggets in July of 2023. Nuggets exercised $2.67 million team option for 2025-26 in October of 2024. Contract includes $4.83 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Julian Strawther was a 2023 WCC First-Team honoree, fueled by 15.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He was a backup on Gonzaga's 2020-21 run to the National Championship game. Strawther also plays for Puerto Rico during international FIBA play. A native of Las Vegas, Strawther's older sister played basketball at UNLV. Strawther is the epitome of a cookie-cutter NBA wing. He buried 40.8 percent of 5.3 three-point attempts per game last season. Strawther held his own as a perimeter defender but didn't show much growth as a true defensive asset schematically. He brings good size and a respectable repertoire around the basket. Strawther's athleticism is another question mark, but he's been consistently reliable for Gonzaga's winning program. Strawther's spot-up shooting skills are proven, and he isn't a liability on defense. Beyond that, it's tough to gauge what components of Strawther's game could be true differentiators. He has the chance to stick if he can evolve as a defender. Stawther assuming a back-end role similar to Sam Hauser with the Celtics is plausible.
Scores career-high 23 points
FDenver Nuggets
January 22, 2025
Strawther finished with 23 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 win over the 76ers.
ANALYSIS Strawther erupted for a career-high 23 points in the blowout win, taking advantage of some garbage time -- he scored nine of his points in the fourth quarter. The second-year guard has had a strong month overall, averaging 11.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 2.3 three-pointers over his last 12 outings.
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Stat Review
How does Julian Strawther compare to other players?
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True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Defensive Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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True Shooting %
57.2%
Effective Field Goal %
53.9%
3-Point Attempt Rate
54.5%
Free Throw Rate
19.5%
Offensive Rebound %
1.4%
Defensive Rebound %
8.7%
Total Rebound %
5.2%
Assist %
8.2%
Steal %
1.3%
Block %
1.1%
Turnover %
8.0%
Usage %
17.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
16.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
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Four treys off bench Friday
FDenver Nuggets
January 18, 2025
Strawther ended Friday's 133-113 victory over Miami with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist over 26 minutes off the bench.
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Upgraded to available
FDenver Nuggets
January 15, 2025
Strawther (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.
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Probable for Wednesday
FDenver Nuggets
Knee
January 15, 2025
Strawther (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Houston.
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Set to play against Dallas
FDenver Nuggets
January 14, 2025
Strawther (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.
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Probable for Tuesday
FDenver Nuggets
Knee
January 13, 2025
Strawther (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
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ANALYSIS The second-year wing has scored in double digits off the bench in four straight games, going 6-for-15 from beyond the arc, but Malone thinks Strawther can make a bigger impact. "It gives us a boost. It gives us a guy off the bench that you can play through and run plays for," Malone said last week. "Julian can shoot more. He's taking four a game at a really healthy clip. Let's get that number up to six, six-and-a-half 3s per game." During his recent hot streak, Strawther is averaging 14.0 points per game in 26.0 minutes a contest, and increased volume from long range would help him maintain that level of production.