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DeMar DeRozan - 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.

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Alpha Diallo - Cleared to play Wednesday Diallo (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Diallo was listed as probable with a right wrist sprain, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up. He should be available for his usual role in Denver's rotation, though his fantasy appeal remains limited outside deeper formats.

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Cameron Johnson - Good to go Wednesday Johnson (lower body) is available for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Johnson will shake off his probable tag due to lower body injury management and suit up for a third consecutive contest. Over the last two games, the veteran swingman has averaged 9.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 34.0 minutes per tilt.

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Cameron Johnson - Probable versus Toronto Johnson (lower body injury management) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Johnson has already missed three games. However, it doesn't appear he will be sidelined Wednesday versus the Raptors. The 30-year-old veteran hasn't played well throughout the 2026-27 campaign, averaging a career-low 8.0 points along with 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals over 26.3 minutes per contest in three regular-season appearances.

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Alpha Diallo - Probable for Wednesday Diallo (wrist) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Diallo played through the wrist issue Monday and logged six minutes off the bench in a 118-110 loss to Portland. He should see a similar workload Wednesday.

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Spencer Jones - Still sidelined Jones (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Jones is still battling bilateral hamstring problems. He can be considered out indefinitely until the Nuggets offer another update on his recovery.

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DaRon Holmes II - Team option declined The Nuggets have declined Holmes' $5.55 million rookie-scale team option for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

Impact The decision puts Holmes, the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, on track to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027. Denver's decision raises questions about the young big man's long-term future with the franchise, though it doesn't immediately affect his role or fantasy outlook for the current campaign.

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Alpha Diallo - Returns to action Diallo posted zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound in six minutes during Monday's 118-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Diallo returned to action for the first time since Opening Night. However, he played 22 minutes in his first appearance and only six minutes Monday. As long as Denver's starting unit stays healthy, Diallo will struggle to get consistent playing time.

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DeMar DeRozan - 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.

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Christian Braun - Solid production despite loss Monday Braun finished with 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Monday's 118-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Braun delivered efficient scoring while continuing to impact the game defensively, as this was his fifth straight outing with at least two steals. His 36-minute workload reinforced his established role in Denver's starting lineup, although his limited rebounding and playmaking restrict his overall ceiling. Braun's steady playing time and defensive contributions support his fantasy relevance, particularly in category-based formats, even when scoring isn't his strongest suit. That said, he has scored at least 14 points in four of his last five games, so at least he's putting up consistent numbers in that regard as well.

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Nikola Jokic - Fills stat sheet in loss Monday Jokic registered 26 points (10-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, four steals and a block across 35 minutes in Monday's 118-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Jokic narrowly missed another triple-double, finishing one rebound and two assists short despite a strong all-around performance. His four steals provided a substantial fantasy boost, helping compensate for relatively inefficient shooting. Jokic remains one of fantasy basketball's most reliable contributors thanks to his exceptional involvement across scoring, rebounding and playmaking, with defensive production offering additional upside. He's averaging 22.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per game to open the season.

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Denver takes on Toronto in non-conference play

The Denver Nuggets host the Toronto Raptors in out-of-conference play

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Game Recap: Trail Blazers 118, Nuggets 110

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Donovan Clingan Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 118, Denver Nuggets 110 | Nov. 2, 2026

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Damian Lillard Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 118, Denver Nuggets 110 | Nov. 2, 2026

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Jamal Murray - Cooks for 35 points in loss Murray dropped 35 points (10-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in Monday's 118-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact After erupting for 39 points during Friday's 127-120 win against Phoenix, Murray posted game highs with 35 points and four three-pointers while going a pristine 11-for-11 at the charity stripe. Through six regular-season appearances thus far, he's gone for 35-plus in three of them, each coinciding with his ability to earn double digit free-throw attempts. Murray's scoring heroics were not enough to get the win, however, but he's clearly found a groove after finishing with six points (2-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six turnovers in the season-opening loss to the Thunder.

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