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[Saba Sports News] Denver Nuggets first-round draft pick DaRon Holmes suffered a severe injury during a recent NBA Summer League game.
Holmes tore his right Achilles tendon in Friday’s game against the Clippers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This injury will likely sideline the No. 22 overall pick for the entire 2024-25 season. Holmes was injured while attempting to disrupt a move to the basket.
The Nuggets had traded up to draft Holmes, expecting him to be a key backup big man this season. This injury is a significant setback for both Holmes and the team, which had been working hard to upgrade their frontcourt.