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Denver Nuggets NBA Champion Signs With Team Overseas Vlatko Cancar spent the first six years of his NBA career playing for the Denver Nuggets. He finished this past season with averages of 1.8...

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Nuggets veteran leaving Denver to sign contract in Europe | Sporting News Vlatko Cancar is moving on.

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Limited impact in 2024-25 campaign Cancar finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 1.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.3 three-pointers, 0.2 steals and 0.2 blocks across 10.5 minutes per game in 13 regula...

Impact Cancar received limited run during the regular season, and he played only 11 minutes across three appearances in the playoffs. The 28-year-old forward missed an extended period after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in December. He had previously undergone surgery in August 2023 to repair a torn ACL in the same knee. Cancar has spent all five years of his NBA career in Denver and is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Tuesday Cancar racked up no counting stats in two minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 win over the Clippers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Impact Cancar logged minutes for the second straight game, albeit a garbage-time performance. Prior to the last two games, Cancar had not left the bench for seven consecutive games. At this point, he is nothing more than a depth piece, made available if and when the result is non-negotiable.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sees extended run Cancar had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Monday's 114-105 victory over the Warriors.

Impact With Christian Braun (foot), Jamal Murray (ankle) and Nikola Jokic (elbow) were all sidelined Monday, Cancar saw some rare rotation minutes Monday -- Cancar saw a combined nine minutes in three previous March appearances. Fantasy managers shouldn't chase this line from Cancar with those three injured players considered day-to-day.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets garbage-time run Sunday Cancar (knee) played the final 1:13 of Sunday's 127-103 loss to the Thunder and recorded no statistics during his time on the court.

Impact After completing a lengthy recovery from an arthroscopic procedure on his sprained left knee, Cancar took the floor for the first time since Nov. 19. The Nuggets had cleared Cancar to play in their previous two contests, but he wasn't included in the rotation in close wins over the Kings and Suns. Despite Aaron Gordon (calf) sitting out the entire second half Sunday and potentially being in line to some time, Cancar doesn't look as though he'll be much of a beneficiary from a playing-time standpoint.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Sacramento Cancar (knee) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Cancar has missed the last 46 games for the Nuggets but was finally cleared to play Wednesday to face Sacramento. It's unclear whether he'll have any fantasy impact, as he only averaged 8.5 minutes per game during the four times he played for Denver this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Cancar (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Cancar hasn't played since Nov. 19 but is nearing a return to game action. If cleared, he'll likely face heavy restrictions.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento takes road win streak into matchup with Denver

Sacramento enters a matchup against Denver as winners of three consecutive road games

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Cancar (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Cancar continues to work his way back from arthroscopic surgery that he underwent on his left knee in early December, so it's not surprising to see him being ruled out here. His next chance to play will come against the Kings on Wednesday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Denver visits Boston following Tatum's 46-point game

Boston takes on the Denver Nuggets after Jayson Tatum scored 46 points in the Boston Celtics' 123-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Remains out Friday Cancar (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Cancar continues to work his way back from arthroscopic surgery that he underwent on his left knee in early December. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Boston.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit faces Denver, looks for 5th straight home win

Detroit aims to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory over Denver

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Out again Thursday Cancar (knee) will not play Thursday against the Bucks.

Impact Cancar continues to rehab from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in early December, but he's not quite ready to return. His next chance to play comes Friday against Detroit.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Milwaukee

Denver comes into a matchup with Milwaukee as winners of four consecutive road games

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Indiana takes on Denver, aims for 4th straight win

Indiana is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Denver

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Not playing Monday Cancar (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Cancar continues to rehab from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee from early December. His next chance to suit up is Thursday against the Bucks.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Saturday Cancar (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Cancar will remain on the shelf while he recovers from arthroscopic left knee surgery that he underwent in December. There is no clear timetable for the 27-year-old's comeback, though he was able to participate in practice Wednesday, which bodes well for his potential return to game action in the near future.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Denver hosts Los Angeles after James' 40-point performance

Los Angeles visits the Denver Nuggets after LeBron James scored 40 points in the Lakers' 110-102 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Denver faces Charlotte after Murray's 55-point game

Denver takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Jamal Murray scored 55 points in the Denver Nuggets' 132-121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Thursday Cancar (knee) will not play Thursday against the Hornets.

Impact Cancar has been sidelined since undergoing surgery on his left knee back in December. He was able to go through practice Wednesday, however, and a return in the near future could be on the table for the forward.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Wednesday Cancar (knee) participated in practice Wednesday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Cancar underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in December and has missed the last 42 games for the Nuggets. This is a step in the right direction for the 27-year-old big man, as he'd provide some much-needed depth for Denver with the NBA playoffs around the corner. He's played in only four games this season, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Denver hosts Portland after Jokic's 40-point game

Denver faces the Portland Trail Blazers after Nikola Jokic scored 40 points in the Denver Nuggets' 146-117 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Denver faces Portland, aims for 7th straight victory

Denver faces Portland aiming to continue its six-game win streak

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Booker leads Phoenix against Denver after 47-point game

Phoenix hosts the Denver Nuggets after Devin Booker scored 47 points in the Phoenix Suns' 135-127 overtime victory against the Utah Jazz

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

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