Jamal Murray

Murray didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but he did lead the Nuggets with nine assists. So far, he's had at least nine helpers in seven games this season, something he only did six times in 2024-25. While Murray's fantasy value is not on par with that of teammate Nikola Jokic, he is closing in on first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Nuggets play three games in Week 9, starting with the Rockets on Monday.

Nikola Joki isn't the only Nugget who has provided elite fantasy value recently.

Except for the Nuggets' December 1 loss to the Mavericks, which he left prematurely with a sprained right ankle, Murray has been on a roll since mid-November. Since November 15, the Nuggets guard has scored at least 30 points on four occasions, including Sunday's efficient 34-point performance. During this time span, Murray has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats, which is slightly better than his season-long value. While the Nuggets only play once in Week 8, it's against a Kings team ranked in the bottom five of the NBA in points allowed and defensive rating.

Murray posted 34 points (14-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during the Nuggets' 115-106 win over the Hornets on Sunday.

Murray chipped in 23 points (8-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block over 38 minutes during Friday's 134-133 win over the Hawks.