Vinny Benedetto: Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook remain out for tomorrow’s game against the Pelicans. New Orleans will be without Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Keion Brooks Jr. Daniel Theis and Jordan Hawkins are questionable for the Pelicans. -via Twitter @VBenedetto / February 2, 2025

In a quiet 2024 offseason for the Denver Nuggets, the franchise made one move that has paid off tremendously. Giving 16-year NBA veteran Russell Westbrook a two-year, $6.7 million contract was a low-profile move, but the nine-time All-Star has revived his career in Denver.

The Denver Nuggets face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, entering the matchup having won back-to-back games. Denver stands at 30-19 on the season, ranked as the No. 4 team in the Western Conference standings.

Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook left Denver's 137-134 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness and did not return. Westbrook, who had 4 points, 7 assists and 6 turnovers in 25 minutes,

Michael Malone gave an injury update on Russell Westbrook, stating there is no timeline for the starting guard to return for the Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook entered Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers averaging 13.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists. The 17-year veteran has appeared in 48 games (27 starts) for the Nuggets, helping lead Denver to a top-four record in the Western Conference entering Friday night.