Alpha Diallo News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Ruled out Friday Diallo (personal/wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Phoenix, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Diallo will miss a fourth consecutive contest while attending to a personal matter. He's also dealing with a right wrist sprain. The 29-year-old's next opportunity to return to action will come Monday against the Trail Blazers.

36 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Diallo (personal) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Diallo is not expected to rejoin the Nuggets in time for Friday's action. Assuming he's eventually ruled out, his next chance to return comes Monday against Portland.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could return Friday Diallo (personal) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Diallo was held out of Wednesday's win over the Pelicans due to personal reasons, and he missed each of the two prior games while nursing a wrist injury. Bryce Hopkins and DeMar DeRozan would continue to see more playing time if Diallo is held out of Friday's contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for personal reasons Diallo is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to personal reasons.

Impact Diallo appears to have moved past a wrist injury but is now attending to a personal matter. His next chance to rejoin the Nuggets comes Friday in Phoenix.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Diallo (wrist) is out for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Diallo was initially doubtful for this contest, but the Nuggets will err on the side of caution. The defensive specialist will have a chance to return Wednesday against the Pelicans.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Monday Diallo (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Diallo logged 22 minutes in the season opener against the Thunder on Thursday, but now he's at risk of missing a second consecutive contest due to a right wrist sprain. If that's the case, Bryce Hopkins and Cam Whitmore would continue to see extra minutes off the bench.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Diallo (wrist) won't play Saturday against the Pelicans.

Impact Diallo will hit the sidelines after hurting his wrist in Denver's season opener, which should open up minutes for Bryce Hopkins and Cam Whitmore. Diallo's next chance to play will come Monday against the Warriors.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Diallo is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact Diallo tweaked his wrist in the season opener and is now listed as questionable to face the Pelicans on Saturday. If he can't give it a go, Bryce Hopkins and Cam Whitmore could be more involved in the rotation.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starts second half for Denver Diallo closed with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Diallo saw an expanded role after Cameron Johnson (ankle) was unable to return following halftime. If Johnson remains sidelined, Diallo could enter the starting lineup and see additional minutes, though his limited offensive production makes him a speculative fantasy option.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alpha Diallo arrives in Denver as 29-year-old NBA rookie fresh off being EuroLeague's top defender

Alpha Diallo, a 29-year-old NBA rookie, joins the Denver Nuggets after honing his defensive skills in Europe

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

An even more versatile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes shape as the Thunder bid to get back on top

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has focused on increasing his versatility and conditioning over the summer

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Alpha Diallo's defense is making Nuggets' rotation decision much easier Given Alpha Diallo's defensive prowess and potential to fit well with the Denver Nuggets' offense, he should undoubtedly be a part of the ro...

OCTOBER 9 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Making case for minutes Diallo has impressed head coach David Adelman on both ends of the floor during training camp, according to DNVR Nuggets.

Impact Adelman praised Diallo's ability to navigate screens and described his defense as a "special skill," while also noting that the 29-year-old has been impressive offensively with his positioning and movement. The reigning EuroLeague Best Defender has already received work with Denver's second unit during camp, and Adelman indicated that Diallo's combination of defense, cutting and off-ball movement could give him a chance to earn regular rotation minutes.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alpha Diallo is quickly becoming Nuggets' training camp standout The Nuggets needed to add defense this offseason. They've got a potential ace in Alpha Diallo.

OCTOBER 1 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Alpha Diallo brings more to Nuggets than his defensive-specialist label implies The Nuggets signed the EuroLeague's Best Defender. But Alpha Diallo has upside that could pay off handsomely next to Nikola Jokic.

SEPTEMBER 20 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Revealing Alpha Diallo clue makes Bruce Brown's Nuggets return look even less likely The Nuggets may have just given their Bruce Brown plans away via news about Alpha Diallo.

AUGUST 5 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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Alpha Diallo arrives in Denver as 29-year-old NBA rookie fresh off being EuroLeague's top defender

An even more versatile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes shape as the Thunder bid to get back on top