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The Denver Nuggets have exercised the former Gonzaga wing’s third-year option as he looks to fill the shooting guard hole. It’s time to buy stock in Julian Strawther making a big jump in his second NBA season as the Denver Nuggets announced that they will be exercising his third-year option.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 10

Nuggets pick up 2025-26 options on trio of former first-round picks

The Nuggets have picked up the 2025-26 rookie scale team options for Christian Braun, Julian Strawther and Peyton Watson, Keith Smith of Spotrac reports.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / August 31

The Nuggets Almanac: Julian Strawther

Dec 11, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena.

Denver Nuggets News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / July 15

Former Gonzaga star Julian Strawther off to hot start in NBA Summer League

Julian Strawther fielded questions from reporters after Sunday’s narrow loss to the Toronto Raptors in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League with a giant bag of ice wrapped around his right ankle.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / July 15

Denver Nuggets lose to Toronto Raptors in Summer League but get big night from Julian Strawther

The Denver Nuggets looked to bounce back from a tough opening game in Summer League that not only saw them lose the game, but also their first round pick for the entire season.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / June 25

Denver Nuggets Season in Review: Julian Strawther

The Denver Nuggets surprised some last Summer when they elected to not only select three players in the draft, but also to give them all guaranteed contracts.

Denver Nuggets News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / June 20

What’s next for Julian Strawther?

Julian Strawther knows how to play the long game. As a four-star recruit out of Liberty High School (Nevada) in 2020, Strawther didn’t see the floor much during his freshman season with the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Gonzaga among the top player development programs in college basketball

Julian Strawther waited until the very last possible day to announce he’d be returning to Gonzaga for his junior season. It’s not a guarantee the 6-foot-7 wing would have been drafted after a sophomore campaign in which he put up 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds for a Sweet 16 team, but he made a strong case as a solid 3-point shooter with size.

Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / February 3

Denver Nuggets Make Roster Move After Trail Blazers Game

On Friday evening, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 120-108 (at home in Colorado). Julian Strawther had missed the previous 13 games with an injury but was upgraded to available against the Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 8

West Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Nuggets, Julian Strawther, Grizzlies

Once again, the Kings will be without leading scorer De’Aaron Fox for their game Wednesday vs. the Trail Blazers, as relayed by Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 7

Unexpected Player Makes History in Nuggets vs. Pelicans Game

Julian Strawther made waves during preseason, and now he's proving what he put up then was no fluke. If you weren't sold on Strawther then, you'll definitely be sold after his game against the New Orleans Pelicans yesterday.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 24

Several NBA Rookies Could Debut on Opening Night

The 2023-24 NBA season is just a few short hours away, and the league’s newest group of rookies are set to make their debuts. The Lakers are set to take on the defending-champion Nuggets, and the new-look Suns will take on the dynastic Warriors in the late game.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / July 6, 2023

Nuggets sign first-round pick to rookie contract

The Nuggets have signed No. 29 overall pick Julian Strawther to his rookie scale contract.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / June 22, 2023

Gonzaga's Julian Strawther drafted by Denver Nuggets in 2023 NBA Draft

Julian Strawther is heading to the defending NBA champions. In a surprise move, the Denver Nuggets selected the former Gonzaga Bulldogs' star with the No.

Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / June 21, 2023

2023 NBA Draft: Are the Charlotte Hornets targeting Julian Strawther?

While it's unlikely that a Gonzaga Bulldog gets picked in the first round of Thursday's 2023 NBA Draft, patience can be a virtue for sharpshooting wing Julian Strawther.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / June 19, 2023

Julian Strawther 2023 NBA Draft Profile

Julian Strawther is a junior SG/SF coming out of Gonzaga. Originally from Las Vegas, Strawther has the potential to be an excellent 3-and-D wing in the NBA.

Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Pacific Northwest Sports / May 25, 2023

2023 mock draft consensus on Julian Strawther and Drew Timme

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2023

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 10, 2023

Gonzaga F Julian Strawther declares for draft

Gonzaga forward Julian Strawther said Monday that he's entering the 2023 NBA Draft. The second-leading scorer on the team behind Drew Timme, Strawther averaged 15.2 points and shot 40.8 from 3-point range as a junior in 2022-23.

Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / March 24, 2023

Watch: Julian Strawther hits shot from logo to send Gonzaga to Elite Eight

The Bulldogs won a thriller, 78-76, and were led by a phenomenal performance from senior forward Drew Timme. But it was the hometown product Strawther who ended UCLA's season with his unbelievable 3-pointer.

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