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The 2024 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival is slowly taking shape. On Wednesday, November 8, the festival’s organizers posted an update on how much tickets will cost to attend the event scheduled for June 13 to June 16, 2024, back in Manchester, Tennessee.

The full explanation for an increase in Bonnaroo ticket prices can be read below:

“Bonnaroo is incredibly important to each and every one of us who works to make it happen each year, and we know how special this experience is to you. We are proud of this community that we have built together. In the spirit of the Roo community and communication, we wanted to give you a heads up as we prepare for the annual presale.

Ticket prices are going to look different this year, and here’s why:

When you purchase your presale tickets, you’ll see a new price that includes all fees upfront — the only additions at checkout will be your chosen shipping option and your locally applicable sales tax.

For the first time in more than a decade, we’re also making a notable base price increase. This increase will still be far less than inflation over that time. The cost of producing this magical world has increased and our goal is to be as transparent with you as possible. To continue to deliver the quality experience you have to come to love and appreciate, prices need to go up just slightly.

The Farm is truly the most magical place on Earth and 2024 is going to be an incredible year. We can’t wait to see you next summer!”

Bonnaroo has yet to disclose how much 2024 tickets will be, but for reference, tickets to the 2023 festival ranged from $299 for four-day general admission to $1,250 for a one-day platinum (as relayed by Consequence). For now, the official Bonnaroo website prompts potential attendees to sign up to receive text or email updates “about the presale, lineup, tickets, and more for 2024.” There is also an option to book a hotel.

The COVID-19 pandemic had only just begun when Dua Lipa dropped Future Nostalgia, her chart-topping and Grammy-winning sophomore album, in March 2020. It goes without saying that we’ve all been through a lot since then. It also goes without saying that we deserve another Dua Lipa album. Luckily, Lipa agrees and plans to release DL3 (placeholder title) in 2024. The rollout appears to be starting on Thursday, November 9, with “Houdini.”

The single will come out in London, where Lipa resides, at 11 p.m. GMT, as confirmed by Lipa on Instagram last week, and Pop Crave was kind enough to post the global time conversions:

For US fans, “Houdini” will become available on Thursday, November 9, at 3 p.m. PST and 6 p.m. EST.

Additionally, earlier this week, Lipa announced “three surprise launch events for ‘Houdini’ in London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.” The events are billed as “Catch Me Or I Go…,” which begs the question: Is that an Easter egg for Lipa’s album title hiding in plain sight?

“The first one’s going to be in my hometown, London, this Thursday!!!” Lipa wrote across her social media accounts on Monday, November 6. “I’m going to be inviting down some of my fans from the UK and around Europe, so keep your eyes peeled.”

The “Houdini” Los Angeles and Tokyo events are scheduled for November 14 and November 20, respectively.

Dua Lipa is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The Miami Heat have been up-and-down to start the 2023-24 NBA season, but one constant for them has been the play of Tyler Herro. After seeing his name put in trade talks all offseason, Herro has remained in Miami so far and has looked pretty good, putting up career-best numbers across the board and giving the team a shot in the arm on the offensive side of the ball.

Unfortunately for Herro and the Heat, his night came to a premature end on Wednesday as Miami traveled to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Herro attempted a runner and landed on the foot of Jaren Jackson Jr., which led to him rolling his ankle. He was clearly in pain, and while he was able to make his way to the locker room without any help, he hopped to the back on one leg.

It did not take too long for the Heat to rule Herro out for the remainder of the game.

The good news for Miami is that both Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo were able to play on Wednesday, so they still had their stars as they took on Memphis. Still, Herro’s ability to bring a punch on the offensive end of the floor is quite important for the Heat, and losing him for an extended period of time would be a tough pill to swallow.

Last week, the annual Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival confirmed it will return to Manchester, Tennessee from June 13 to June 16, 2024. This year’s festival featured Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, and Odesza as headliners, and while the powers that be at Bonnaroo are still tight-lipped about the 2024 headliners, logistical information is beginning to trickle out.

On Wednesday, November 8, the Bonnaroo Instagram account posted an update on ticket prices, which can be read below:

“Bonnaroo is incredibly important to each and every one of us who works to make it happen each year, and we know how special this experience is to you. We are proud of this community that we have built together. In the spirit of the Roo community and communication, we wanted to give you a heads up as we prepare for the annual presale.

Ticket prices are going to look different this year, and here’s why:

When you purchase your presale tickets, you’ll see a new price that includes all fees upfront — the only additions at checkout will be your chosen shipping option and your locally applicable sales tax.

For the first time in more than a decade, we’re also making a notable base price increase. This increase will still be far less than inflation over that time. The cost of producing this magical world has increased and our goal is to be as transparent with you as possible. To continue to deliver the quality experience you have to come to love and appreciate, prices need to go up just slightly.

The Farm is truly the most magical place on Earth and 2024 is going to be an incredible year. We can’t wait to see you next summer!”

Bonnaroo’s official website has a tab for tickets, displaying the message: “Be the first to know about the presale, lineup, tickets, and more for 2024!” Below it are prompts to sign up via text (for US numbers only) or email. For now, that’s the only direction related to when tickets will go on sale, but especially eager fans can go ahead and book a hotel here.

James Harden‘s second game as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers is happening in a pretty familiar venue. Harden and the Clippers made their way to the Barclays Center on Wednesday night to take on the Brooklyn Nets, which appear on the list of former Harden squads. While he got to the Clippers by way of the Philadelphia 76ers, he was a member of the Nets before that.

Harden’s time with the Nets didn’t exactly end in the most positive way, but it did mean he got linked up with Daryl Morey in Philadelphia. And then, his time with the Sixers ended in large part because his relationship with Morey deteriorated, which the fans in Brooklyn decided to bring up on Wednesday night. While Harden shot free throws during the game’s first quarter, the fine folks in the Barclays Center decided to serenade him with a “Daryl Morey” chant.

The chant did not work out, though, as the former NBA MVP converted from the charity stripe.

After a lengthy offseason saga that revolved around his request for a trade right before the start of free agency, Harden finally got his wish and was sent to the Clippers last month alongside P.J. Tucker. In return, the Sixers received a collection of picks and players.

In the accompanying video for her latest single “Cobra,” Megan Thee Stallion illustrated shedding her past. In the song, she seemingly made several allusions to the aftermath of Tory Lanez’s trial and perhaps even her presumed ex, Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine, cheating on her. Not to mention, weeks before releasing “Cobra,” Megan Thee Stallion settled her years-long lawsuit against 1501 Certified Entertainment and became an independent artist (as reported by Billboard). In other words, can’t nobody tell Hot Girl Meg nothin’ right now.

But she just told her Hotties what’s next on Instagram. On Wednesday night, November 8, Meg released “Cobra (Rock Remix)” featuring Spiritbox, a Canadian heavy metal band, alongside a brand-new visualizer.

“Cobra” already had rock-charged undertones, but the remix predictably amps up the guitar riffs and adds a verse from Spiritbox’s lead vocalist Courtney LaPlante, who ethereally sings, “I am shedding my skin / I need to harden my heart / To protect myself from the pain / Leave me alone in the dark / I am shedding my skin / I need to harden my heart / To protect myself, but the pains remains within.”

Before “Cobra” dropped last Friday, November 3, Megan Thee Stallion warned Hotties against trying to predict the song’s sound because “y’all are not gonna be able to guess.” And it’s likely safe to assume that no Hottie had a Spiritbox remix on the bingo card.

Watch the “Cobra (Rock Remix)” visualizer above.

A slideshow on TikTok has been bringing people to tears because it’s a touching slice of life that describes what it is like to love, lose and find oneself again. The story is centered around a text conversation between Charlotte and EM, who recently broke up and are heading into college.

Charlotte is still in love with Em, but they don’t feel the same.

The conversation starts with Charlotte texting Em out of the blue to thank them for helping her with her college application. Charlotte has recently been accepted to New York University, and Em is also looking forward to moving into a dorm room when school starts.

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Charlotte (blue text) has no problem sharing her feelings for Em (gray text).

Charlotte then reminds Em of how they used to peel oranges for her every morning and she still doesn’t know how to do it herself.

Then, Charlotte explained what she’s learned and how she has changed since the break up.

Em reassured Charlotte that there are still plenty of opportunities to find love.

However, even though Em is clear that their relationship is over they continue to reassure her that someone is out there for her.

The two had a heartfelt, kind exchange, but Em remained clear that their relationship was over, and it was in Charloette’s best interests that they stopped communicating. Em wants to keep old wounds closed and wants Charlotte to be open to finding someone else. That won’t happen if they remain close.

The two exchanged final “I love yous.” But Em’s was different.

Days, weeks, months, possibly more than a year later, against Em’s wishes, Charlotte reached out again with a poignant message.

Sadly, the texted was delivered green. So Em most likely had blocked Charlotte.

Click here to see the entire slide show.

It’s incredible how a quick text exchange between exes can be loaded with so much emotion, tension, truth, kindness, and backstory. The exchange between Charlotte and Em is like a 3-act play where we see where these two people are, where they’ve been and feel the conflict that keeps them apart. Finally, in the end, our main character, Charlotte, overcomes her pain and learns to be self-sufficient. But Em doesn’t want to hear from her and may never know that she finally learned to be self-sufficient. What a heartbreaking twist.

Can somebody please interview Charlotte and Em and turn this into a movie? We need to see how they met. What things were like when the relationship was going well and why they broke up. It would also be wonderful to know where they are now.

The slideshow has been seen over 6 million times on TikTok, and the overwhelming response has been tears.

“I lost it at ‘loved’ and went crazy at ‘I peeled my orange today,’” Mari (Taylor’s Version) wrote. “The ‘i peeled my orange today’ with the green bubble sent goosebumps down my whole body. Crying for Charlotte,” Mads added.

Despite being a San Diego-born foodie with viticulture in her blood, I’ve only just recently traveled to the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico’s premier wine-and-dine destination. That “travel blind spot” is fully on me. The Valley of Guadalupe is not the little-known winemaking region it once was — it’s a famous travel locale. Celebrities like Lana del Rey vacation there. And seeing that “the Valle” is a quick (and beautiful) 90-minute drive south of the border from San Diego, it’s the perfect weekend getaway for Southern Californians.

Last month, I finally decided to see what the hype was about and spent a long weekend immersed in this Ensenada wine region — where over 200 wineries and three of the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America dot five vineyard-covered valleys. Somewhere between savoring rich cabernets paired with mouthfuls of grilled lamb, sipping crisp pet-nat between slurps of freshly harvested oysters, and getting lost in the horizon of an infinity pool more times than I can count, the Valle burrowed its way into my heart. No wonder it’s been christened “Mexico’s Tuscany” by The New York Times.

What Makes the Valle so Special?

There’s a reason the Valle de Guadalupe was recognized as the third-best wine region of 2022 (USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice). What’s the secret ingredient? I’d say regional diversity that translates both the wine and the food it accompanies. Mineral-rich soil paired with a Mediterranean microclimate means flavorful, abundant agriculture. Fresh-off-the-boat mariscos from nearby Ensenada — an internationally recognized seafood capital — further expands the culinary range of this little valley. Not only did I taste the Valle’s diversity on my palate during my visit, I also noticed it in thought, architecture, and winemaking methodology.

Winemakers, restaurateurs, chefs, and hoteliers from all corners of the world have made their mark on the Valle over the last 80+ years. In fact, the very first vine in the Valle de Guadalupe was planted by Russians 150 years ago. That said, there’s still a deeply rooted tradition and heritage of wine production in the Valle — which you can appreciate in the region’s long-loved varietals like Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. Plus there’s a new generation of winemakers, crafting fresh offerings with white grapes like Chenin Blanc.

Open-air kitchens, farm-to-table (and pole-to-plate) gastronomy, sustainable viticultural practices, and luxury eco-hotels reflect a common value in the Valle: integration with and respect for nature. Perhaps best of all? This is a wine-focused destination far less saturated with tourists, and a heck of a lot less expensive than other famous viticultural regions of the world.

Where to Sip and Savor in The Valle

Clos de Tres Cantos & Ariete

Basking in the afternoon sun on my first day in the Valle, I sat down for an intimate lunch at Ariete. A young chef, Abraham Sepsas, mans the stunning outdoor kitchen surrounded by green cactus, purple flowers, and large boulders characteristic to the area. He and his team humbly plate a five-course meal (and kindly let me record their art form for the ‘Gram).

Each dish arrives perfectly paired with wine produced at Clos de Tres Cantos, the winery that hosts Ariete. The enchanting setting which is played up by Alejandro D’Acosta’s (Hugo D’Acosta’s architect brother) wine bottle and local rock-stacked building whose design reminded me of an ancient monastery. No surprise that the win maming here feels like a holy endeavor. My favorite vino of the day was “Nada” — a Petit Sirah and Tempranillo blend which I enjoyed with a hunk of melt-in-your-mouth local beef.

Pro Tip: I’d definitely stop by Ariete for lunch and walk around the grounds of Clos de Tres Cantos briefly, but save your winery tour/tasting for the next spot.

Bodegas de Santo Tomás & Villa Torél

With over 135 years in Baja wine production, Bodegas de Santo Tomás is probably the most well-known winery in the region. Proof? When I brought home a bottle of their Cabernet, my parents had flashbacks of visiting the original Bodegas de Santo Tomás in downtown Ensenada way back in the 80’s!

Today, Bodegas de Santo Tomás has expanded to three locations. I visited the San Antonio tasting room since it boasts the best valley views and has an outstanding on-site restaurant (Villa Torél mentioned below). For a curated tour of Bodegas de Santo Tomás, book a tasting — take your pick from traditional wine tasting to Spanish bites with wine pairings, and history-infused tours.

If you’ve got an appetite for adventure, definitely reserve a sailboat tour. Villa Torél is a non-negotiable dinner spot. Color-bursting sunsets pair well with vino and mouthfuls of literally anything Chef Alfredo Villanueva Ulloa is cooking up in the kitchen… Pretty sure I can never eat rice again after savoring the flavors of his rice with beef tongue, which paired perfectly with BST’s Tempranillo-Cabernet.

Mogor Badán

My afternoon tasting and tour at Mogor Badán felt like a hug to the soul. You’ll especially enjoy a tasting here if you want to take home some organic produce, which you can purchase at their farmer’s market on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. The tranquil grounds of this family-owned vineyard, ranch and winery, run by jefa (bosslady), Natalia Badán, are also home to sweet ranch dogs, mewling kittens, and a stunning black rooster with iridescent feathers.

Ms. Badán, along with her children, carry on the tradition set in motion by her Swiss-French parents in the 1950s — right in the heart of the Valle de Guadalupe. Regenerative and sustainable practices are a pillar at Mogor Badán, where classic French and Swiss grape blends make room for a bubbly white blend (Monema), introduced by Violeta Jiménez, a young female winemaker in the valley. After my tour, the good vibes were carried right along to a fanciful dinner amid the mountains surrounding the Valle at perhaps the best restaurant in the region… Deckman’s.

Deckman’s El Mogor

Undoubtedly, Deckman’s is a gem on the Mogor property. Drew Deckman, the Valley’s shining Michelin Star chef prides himself on “zero kilometer” sourcing. Dining at Deckman’s should be at the top of your Valle de Guadalupe “to-do” list. If I had to recommend one menu item… well, I couldn’t. So get both the mouthwatering lamb and the pulpo (octopus), and watch it be prepared before your eyes at the open-concept grill. For me, the cherry-on-top (or shall I say, digestif on top) of this evening was sipping a glass of Amarguito J.J.: an aromatic orange fortified wine that Juan Cristobal Rubio Badán (Ms. Badán’s son) has begun producing with the heritage orange trees of his family’s ranch.

Take home a bottle from El Mogor or purchase by the glass at Deckman’s.

JC Bravo

My welcome to the JC Bravo winery was a family affair. The Bravos — Juan Carlos Bravo, his wife, their four adult children, and two adorable chihuahuas — own and operate one of the only wineries founded by multi-generation Valle de Guadalupe natives. It’s also one of the only remaining dry-farmed vineyards in the valley, meaning there are no special irrigation techniques used to water the grapes. Their 34-acre property is the most beautiful I toured in the valley, and their grapes grow alongside watermelons and other sweet fruits. The Bravos have lovingly tended to their vineyard and farm using old-school (all by hand) processes since the 1940’s, when Mr. Bravo’s grandfather planted Carignan and Palomino Fino grapes. In addition to delectable wines, the Bravo’s produce marvelous marmalades from their fruit harvests. I took home a guava spread to accompany my morning toast, but it lasted just a short while due to my sweet tooth.

If you’re in the Valle for a special occasion, I highly recommend arranging to have dinner in the vineyard at JC Bravo with chef Francisco Javier Gallegos. That was a dining experience I will never forget. I mean, look at that setting! JC Bravo’s wines can also be purchased and delivered right to your doorstep with Nossa Imports.

Bloodlust Wine Bar

Sitting inside a head of garlic is something I never thought possible — or, really — I never thought of at all. But amongst the “new wave” of establishments in the Valle de Guadalupe, you can do just that! Bloodlust Wine Bar’s psychedelic-novelty architectural space truly impressed me. Ample round windows allow for breeze and abundant natural light to flow through the space, where young, punk-rock clothed wait staff serve innovative small plates and pour up avant-garde natural wines from around the region.

If you’re looking for the trendiest spot in the Valle, pull up to Bloodlust Wine Bar. Music festivals and DJs often grace Bloodlust, where a butt-shaped wooden table holds the decks like a sacred altar space. There’s not a corner of the bulb that isn’t Insta-worthy, so don’t be afraid to get your shot. If you want to try a truly unique wine (albeit not very delicious), Bloodlust’s wine list includes a table-grape vino. If you prefer quality to novelty, order up a JC Bravo bottle.

Casa de Piedra & Conchas de Piedra

When the chef says that your clams were clapping just 30 minutes ago, you know you’re about to feast on some fresh-ass seafood. Find yourself at Conchas de Piedra (aptly named “stone shells” in English), the on-site restaurant at Casa de Piedra — a winery established by the “godfather” of the Valle de Guadalupe: Hugo D’Acosta. Chef Gerardo Rojas Aguilar prepares marine delicacies — like roasted oysters with pork chicharon and seared abalone topped with delicate, pungent cilantro blossoms — that pair perfectly with the sparkling wines produced at Casa de Piedra’s facilities.

A simple order of oysters arrives (almost) too beautiful to eat; topped with edible purple flowers. As the love child of Drew Deckman’s Michelin kitchen and Casa de Piedra’s historic winery project, a fabulous brunch of artfully plated mollusks and flutes of bubbly make for a stellar start to a day of wine tasting in the Valle de Guadalupe. You can kill two birds with one stone by ordering Casa de Piedra’s wines while you eat instead of opting for the full tasting.

Casa Marcelo

After breakfast at Casa Marcelo, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a case of the J.A.M.S. That’s what I’ve coined that, “just-ate-must-sleep” feeling. So we’re heading to Ensenada and we’re talking cheese. Illegal cheese. Well, cheese that’s illegal in the U.S., where unpasteurized milk is outlawed!

The rebel in me loves that. I found myself dining with the owner of Casa Marcelo, Marcelo Castro Chacon, a fourth-generation Swiss-Italian carrying on the legacy of his family’s 100 years of cheese-making. If you find yourself dining alongside the owner of a restaurant like I did, always ask if they will order for you. In this case, his order arrived and my table was covered in Mexican ceramic dishware filled with traditional breakfast cuisines like borrego en salsa Verde (lamb in green sauce) and chilaquiles verdes (chilaquiles with green sauce). It was absolutely, mouth-wateringly, insane.

If you’re keen to tour the only cheese cave in Mexico (a great way to walk off a big breakfast), Mr. Chacon operates a cheese cellar in nearby Ojos Negros Valley, called La Cava de Marcelo, which you can tour and book via the restaurant.

Stay: Encuentro Guadalupe

Peering out over the edge where blue water meets blue sky; the scene of the Valle de Guadalupe unfolds below the on-site pool and restaurant at Encuentro Guadalupe. If the star of the show isn’t the infinity edge pool (or the incredible “Suburban Worker” mezcal-hibiscus cocktail, Currito de Arrabal at TOBA), the surrounding ecological reserve sure is. (Though I’m not convinced it isn’t the Currito de Arrabal.)

I began each morning in the Valle with a cappuccino and mesmerizing views in the company of a local cat who’d made home at this chic eco-hotel (who would blame him?). Chain resorts and towering tourist hotels have never been my thing. I’m a girl of adventure. Encuentro’s rustic, widespread property provides just that. You’ll hop in a hotel van and be escorted to your room along a winding dirt road. Each of the 22 free-standing loft structures is built into the hillside of the valley and offers floor-to-ceiling windows with a remote-controlled blackout shade, a small private outdoor seating area with clay fire pit, and my personal favorite amenity: a white waffle weave bathrobe. The hotel is a perfect balance of romantic, modern, and minimalistic without trying too hard to be any of the above.

The only thing that I regret about my stay was not arranging a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa! But I think I made up for it on my last night in the Valle when I sat in the hot tub and polished off the majority of an entire bottle of Amarguito J.J. under a full moon.I highly encourage you to follow this method on your stay.

Taylor Swift is omnipresent. Her Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film is still in theaters, while her 1989 (Taylor’s Version) re-recorded album just became her 13th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 to the tune of “Swift’s single-largest sales week for any of her albums” and “the largest week for any album, by units earned, since Adele’s 25” in November 25 (as per Billboard). Oh, and she owns eight of the top-10 spots on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. But her physical location is Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she will resume her The Eras Tour on Thursday, November 9.

Honestly, I cannot remember anything before September 24, when Swift attended her first Kansas City Chiefs game to support All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce, since confirmed as her boyfriend who might or might not be in love with her. Swift is firmly in her “Supportive Football Girlfriend” era, but the time has come for Kelce to prove himself as a Supportive Pop Star Boyfriend. Is Kelce ready for it?

About 35 minutes into this Wednesday’s (November 8) episode of New Heights With Jason & Travis Kelce, the Kelce brothers did a SeatGeek ad read. Jason, an All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles, casually asked Travis, “You got anything you’re looking forward to going to?” Travis responded coyly, “Um, no. Not really. I might just say, ‘F*ck it,’ and just go somewhere nice. I don’t know. My skin is getting real pale, so I gotta go somewhere sunny.”

Jason asked, “Somewhere south?” Travis remained coy while all but confirming he will be in Argentina for The Eras Tour, saying, “Somewhere south? Closer to the equator. I don’t know.” The two-time Super Bowl champion broke character and cracked up when Jason pushed it even further with, “South of the equator?”

According to Page Six, Kelce is “definitely” headed to Buenos Aires, Argentina, “but he will make sure to return” on Sunday, November 12, for practice on Monday, November 13.

The Chiefs are enjoying their bye week in Week 10 of the NFL season after defeating the Miami Dolphins 21-14 last Sunday, November 5, in Frankfurt, Germany. Kansas City’s next game isn’t until Monday, November 20, against Jason Kelce’s Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Swift’s The Eras Tour will be in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on November 17 and 19, but Swift (and Sabrina Carpenter) have a few days off before hitting São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, November 24, so, theoretically, Swift could travel back to Arrowhead Stadium (where the seed for this romance was planted in July) for the Super Bowl LVII rematch on November 20 — doubling as a Kelce family reunion she probably doesn’t want to miss.

The Denver Nuggets are flying high to start their title defense. The team finds itself 7-1 to start the 2023-24 campaign, which included a win over the Dallas Mavericks in their first In-Season Tournament matchup. But on Wednesday evening, the team got a bit of bad news regarding the health and availability of standout guard Jamal Murray.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the hamstring injury that Murray suffered during a game against the Chicago Bulls over the weekend will cost him an extended period of time. The plan, according to Wojnarowski, is for Murray to take things slow as to not risk re-injuring himself, and as a result, he’s not expected to play again in the month of November.

Via ESPN:

The Nuggets are taking a cautious approach to assure there will be no lingering issues with the hamstring, and there’s an expectation that Murray will need three to four weeks to properly heal before returning to play, sources said.

While Denver is good enough that it should be able to navigate the next month — which includes In-Season Tournament games against the Clippers, Pelicans, and Rockets — it’s a tough pill to swallow for Murray, who was primed to build off of his exceptional postseason last year as he tries to earn the first All-Star or All-NBA nod of his career. Prior to his injury, Murray averaged 16.3 points and 7.4 assists in 30.9 minutes per game.