Nuggets two-way forward Bryce Hopkins scores career-high 18 off bench

The gist

Nuggets forward Bryce Hopkins scored a career-high 18 points off the bench in a win over the Raptors.
The 49th pick is getting minutes through injuries, so his role is uncertain.

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 24, 2026Hopkins, a St. John's forward, was chosen by the Denver Nuggets with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
  2. Sep 9, 2026The Nuggets signed Hopkins to a two-way contract, per Ben Tenzer, Executive Vice President of Basketball.
  3. Oct 16, 2026Hopkins played for Denver against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

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