Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Tickets: Managing Jamal Murray's Shin Splints

The Denver Nuggets are facing a significant challenge as they navigate the remainder of their season, and it has nothing to do with their opponents on the court. Instead, it's about managing the health and well-being of one of their star players, Jamal Murray.

Murray has been dealing with shin splints, or more specifically, bilateral tibia inflammation, an injury that can be painful and debilitating if not properly managed. According to Nuggets coach Michael Malone, the key is to limit Murray's workload as much as possible to ensure he remains available for games.

'We just have to try to limit his load as much as possible - shootarounds, practices, whatever we're doing - to make sure that game days are holy and he can be available for as many of them as possible,' Malone said. 'I'm sure it's very painful, and the more he plays - and Jamal is gonna be a guy who is going to play upwards of 35, 36 minutes a night.'

Malone emphasized that managing Murray's injuries is crucial for the team's success. While rest may be the only cure for shin splints, the Nuggets can't afford to give their star player extended time off with only two back-to-backs left on the schedule.

'It could heal, but that means he's not playing,' Malone said. 'The only cure is rest, but we're not in a position to offer a ton of it.'

Shin splints are caused by repetitive stress on the shin and surrounding muscles, which can lead to stress reactions or stress fractures if left untreated. Murray will likely have to play through some pain for the remainder of the season, but Malone is optimistic that they can find a way to manage his injuries and keep him on the court.

'We're going to have constant communication between Jamal, myself, and Steve Short, our director of sport science,' Malone said. 'So I think it's more managing because we need Jamal to play.'

The Nuggets will have to find a way to make it work if they hope to make a deep playoff run. With Murray leading the charge, they'll look to use his talents to their fullest potential and navigate the challenges that come with managing an injury like shin splints.

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