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January 22, 2026
Available to play
Hardaway (knee) is available for Thursday's game in Washington.
Analysis
Hardaway had been listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there Thursday night. Hardaway struggled with his shot in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, going just 2-for-12 from the field, but he'll have a good chance of bouncing back Thursday with a much more favorable matchup against the Wizards.
January 21, 2026
Likely to play Thursday
Hardaway is probable for Thursday's game against the Wizards with a right knee bruise.
Analysis
Hardaway is expected to play the front end of the Nuggets' back-to-back. The veteran swingman has scored in double figures in all but one of his appearances in January (10 games) and should continue to play a big role off the bench in the absence of Christian Braun (ankle).
January 21, 2026
Available to play
Hardaway (knee) is available to play Tuesday versus the Lakers.
Analysis
Hardaway was initially listed as probable for Tuesday's game, so there was never much doubt about his status. The veteran swingman will look to bounce back Tuesday night after being held to just six points on 1-of-5 shooting over 13 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Hornets.
January 19, 2026
Likely to play Tuesday
Hardaway is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to a right knee contusion.
Analysis
The right knee contusion is a new concern for Hardaway, though he's still likely to suit up Tuesday. The veteran swingman has scored in double figures in eight of his nine appearances so far in January, averaging 17.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.7 minutes per game over that stretch.
January 18, 2026
Pours in season-high 30 points
Hardaway ended Saturday's 121-115 victory over the Wizards with 30 points (10-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and two rebounds in 36 minutes.
Analysis
Only three Nuggets produced double digits on the night, but Hardaway wasn't even the team's leading scorer, as Jamal Murray went off for 42. It was still a season-best scoring effort for Hardaway, and the veteran forward has delivered double-digit points in all eight of his January appearances, averaging 18.8 points, 3.9 threes, 2.4 boards and 1.3 assists on the month.