DeMar DeRozan News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Good to go Monday DeRozan (back) is available for Monday's game against Houston.

Impact DeRozan was initially listed as questionable due to lower-back spasms before being upgraded to probable Monday afternoon, and he's since been cleared to suit up. The veteran swingman has averaged 10.0 points, 3.6 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 24.2 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.

16 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Monday DeRozan (back) is probable for Monday against Houston.

Impact DeRozan should be able to play through lower back spasms Monday. The veteran forward is in line to handle his usual role off the bench as the Nuggets' sixth man.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday DeRozan is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to lower back spasms.

Impact DeRozan missed Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to back spasms, which now has him questionable for Monday's contest. If he is unable to go, Alpha Diallo, Bryce Hopkins and Trevon Brazile are candidates for increased minutes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday DeRozan (back) is active for Saturday's NBA Mexico City Game against the Pacers.

Impact DeRozan missed Wednesday's 128-109 win over Toronto due to lower-back spasms, but the 37-year-old forward will suit up for the NBA's Mexico City Game against the Nuggets. The veteran's presence will likely mean less playing time for Alpha Diallo, Bryce Hopkins and Trevon Brazile.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday DeRozan (back) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Impact The veteran forward is expected to end a one-game absence Saturday due to lower-back spasms. It's been a sluggish start to DeRozan's Nuggets tenure -- he's reached the 15-point marker just one time over his first six appearances in 2026-27.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Wednesday DeRozan has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to lower-back spasms.

Impact DeRozan was a late scratch ahead of tipoff. With the veteran forward sidelined, Alpha Diallo, Bryce Hopkins and Trevon Brazile are all candidates to see increased burn.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points DeRozan posted nine points (3-7 FG, 3-3 FT) and a rebound across 20 minutes in Monday's 118-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact DeRozan endured another subpar showing in what has been a disappointing start to the season for the veteran scorer. The lack of playing time has been an issue to open the season, as DeRozan has failed to reach the 25-minute mark in three of his last five appearances, including the last two. That reduction in playing time, as well as his limited role offensively, limits his fantasy upside considerably.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 21 points DeRozan ended Monday's 134-114 loss to Golden State with 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 29 minutes.

Impact DeRozan led Denver in scoring despite coming off the bench, reaching the 20-point mark for the first time this season. The veteran forward also knocked down two three-pointers and contributed three combined steals and blocks. Although his reserve role could limit his overall fantasy ceiling, DeRozan remains capable of providing consistent scoring production.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Lendeborg has 31 points, 12 rebounds as Warriors earn 1st win of season by beating Nuggets 134-114

Yaxel Lendeborg had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 134-114 on Monday night for their first win of the season

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Quiet night off bench DeRozan racked up 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT) and two rebounds across 28 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Impact DeRozan was relatively quiet in his Nuggets debut, despite ending as one of just three players to score double digits. He also turned the ball over five times during his 28 minutes on the court, capping off what was a disappointing performance. It appears as though DeRozan is going to be used as the team's sixth man, providing an offensive punch when Nikola Jokic is off the floor.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder overcome SGA's shooting woes to beat Nuggets 96-84 in home opener

Jalen Williams scored 21 points, Chet Holmgren had 12 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a poor shooting night from Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander in their ho...

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

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

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OCTOBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Available Friday DeRozan (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact DeRozan received Wednesday night off but will return to action in Friday's preseason finale. He'll come off the bench while the Nuggets start Trevon Brazile in Aaron Gordon's (rest) stead.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

Resting versus Clippers DeRozan (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact The Nuggets' starters will all suit up versus Los Angeles, though the team will be without its top bench option. DeRozan has had a quiet preseason, averaging 4.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 10.2 minutes per contest. However, it's reasonable to assume he will be much more productive come the start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing off bench DeRozan recorded two points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in nine minutes during Sunday's 133-128 preseason win over Chicago.

Impact DeRozan struggled offensively in limited action, missing all four of his field-goal attempts while coming off the bench. The veteran forward has played fewer than 12 minutes in each of his three preseason appearances, suggesting Denver is managing his workload ahead of the regular season. His reduced preseason minutes shouldn't necessarily indicate a diminished regular-season role.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason Pre-Gamin': Bulls at Nuggets (8:00 PM CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More Caleb Wilson and co. head to Denver to face Nikola Jokic and DeMar DeRozan's revamped Nuggets!

OCTOBER 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day

Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns is still grieving the loss of his mother six years ago to COVID-19

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

David Adelman Confirms DeMar DeRozan's Role on Nuggets This Season Denver Nuggets fans now know what they are getting out of DeMar DeRozan this season.

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

DeMar DeRozan Says Two Things Stood Out From First Nuggets Practice The Denver Nuggets' newest veteran seems to be adjusting pretty well to the Mile High.

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

David Adelman is building Nuggets' bench offense around DeMar DeRozan David Adelman plans to make DeMar DeRozan the focal point of the Nuggets’ second unit, leaning on his scoring and playmaking to reshape the...

SEPTEMBER 29 • NUGGLOVE.COM

DeMar DeRozan's comments on initiating offense show how helpful he'll be to Nuggets DeMar DeRozan opened up at Nuggets Media Day about taking pressure off Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, signaling a major transition for Denve...

SEPTEMBER 29 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nikola Jokic reiterates plan to sign extension with Nuggets next summer, cracks 'if they want me'

Nikola Jokic has reiterated his intention to sign a long-term extension with the Denver Nuggets next summer

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

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