HoopGuess Answer — October 1, 2026 (Puzzle #123)
Daily puzzle #123 · October 1, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets
- Team
- DEN
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Northwest
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'4"
- Age
- 29
- No.
- #27
The October 1 mystery player was Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets — a 6'4" guard wearing #27, age 29. Denver Nuggets play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Murray played his college basketball at Kentucky. He was born in Canada.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Northwest Division.
- Listed at 6'4" — a guard (G).
- Wears #27.
- Age 29.
- College: Kentucky.
- Born in Canada.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 1, 2026?
HoopGuess #123 (October 1, 2026) was Jamal Murray — Denver Nuggets, G, 6'4", age 29, #27.
Can I still play the October 1, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #123 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.