Vlatko Cancar News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Unlikely to play Wednesday Cancar (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact Cancar is expected to miss his seventh straight contest Wednesday while dealing with a sprained right ankle. However, his anticipated absence won't significantly affect Denver's rotation.

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Out once again Monday Cancar (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Cancar has appeared in only one regular-season game thus far, during which he played two minutes and logged one rebound in the season-opening loss to the Thunder. The 27-year-old's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday versus the Thunder.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Cancar (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Cancar's expected absence shouldn't impact Denver's rotation. He's made only one appearance this season, playing two minutes during the season-opening loss to Oklahoma City.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Cancar (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Cancar will miss a second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance at suiting up will be Monday against the Raptors.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Saturday Cancar (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact Cancar will likely miss his fifth straight contest Saturday while dealing with a sprained right ankle. However, Cancar is unlikely to receive significant playing time even when available.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Cancar (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Cancar hasn't been part of Denver's regular rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact much. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Utah.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Cancar (ankle) was downgraded to questionable for Friday's matchup versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Cancar is dealing with a right ankle sprain, though he hasn't played since the regular-season opener due to his lack of a role in the rotation. The forward was originally deemed probable for Friday, and his questionable tag does not bode well for his status.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle sprain Cancar is probable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right ankle sprain, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Cancar hasn't suited up in three games due to his current role in the rotation, so even if he is cleared to play ahead of Friday's clash, he's unlikely to see many chances. The 27-year-old has appeared in one game this season, recording one rebound in two minutes Oct. 24 against OKC.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In starting five Sunday Cancar will step into the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason matchup versus the Celtics, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Cancar will replace Aaron Gordon in the starting five as he is dealing with a minor, undisclosed injury. Cancar is expected to compete for minutes in the second unit, and if Peyton Watson (hamstring) is not 100 percent by the regular season, Cancar will likely see more playing time -- especially if he can impress during the preseason.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Denver Cancar has reached an agreement to stay with the Nuggets for the 2024-25 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.

Impact Cancar played with Slovenia during the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers, and he looked healthy after undergoing surgery in August to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, an injury that caused him to miss the entire 2023-24 campaign. In his last healthy season with the Nuggets in 2022-23, Cancar appeared in 60 regular-season games and averaged 5.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 14.8 minutes. He should add depth to the Nuggets' frontcourt, though he shouldn't be relevant in most fantasy formats.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from deep in loss Cancar tallied 12 points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and one block in Slovenia's 108-92 loss to Croatia on Tuesday.

Impact Cancar missed the entirety of the 2023-24 season after undergoing surgery in August to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The Nuggets declined his team option ahead of the 2024-25 season, but they have not ruled out re-signing the 27-year-old. Moreover, his return to game action with Slovenia bodes well for his stock in free agency. Cancar appeared in 60 regular-season games in 2022-23, during which he averaged 5.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 14.8 minutes.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets declining team option The Nuggets declined Cancar's team option for the 2024-25 season Sunday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Cancar will become a free agent after Denver declined his team option. The 27-year-old missed the entirety of last season after undergoing knee surgery, and teams will likely have concerns about his injury history. However, Durando relays that there is mutual interest in the Nuggets bringing Cancar back on a minimum contract, which would be mutually beneficial. Across four years with Denver, the forward averaged 3.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists across 9.1 minutes per game.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play in 2023-24 The Nuggets aren't expecting Cancar (knee) to play at any point during the 2023-24 season after the team applied for a Disabled Player Exception from the NBA prior to the Jan. 15 d...

Impact No reports have indicated that the Nuggets' request was approved by the NBA in the nearly three months since the team filed the application, but it nonetheless confirms that Cancar won't be available for the tail end of the regular season nor Denver's postseason run after he tore the ACL in his left knee in mid-August while playing for Slovenia during an exhibition game in Greece. Cancar acknowledged as much in an interview with Grant Afseth of SI.com in December, when the 26-year-old forward noted that he has turned his focus toward getting healthy for the upcoming summer, when he hopes to resume playing for Slovenia in the 2024 Olympics in Paris if the national team qualifies for a spot in the tournament. Cancar noted in the interview that he's been able to resume running on the court since undergoing surgery on his knee, but it's unclear what he's been able to do in terms of basketball activity in the ensuing three-plus months.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Nuggets F Vlatko Cancar tears ACL in exhibition game Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar sustained a torn ACL in his left knee while playing in an exhibition game for Slovenia, The Denver Post report...

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Suffers injury versus Greece Cancar suffered a lower body injury against Greece in an exhibition game Friday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Cancar landed awkwardly on his knee after dunking in traffic in the fourth quarter of Friday's friendly. While it's currently unclear how serious the injury is, Cancar's availability for the FIBA World Cup is now in question.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Cancar (ankle) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact The Nuggets will be without four starters Friday night, so Cancar could get an opportunity to play after recently falling behind Jeff Green on the depth chart.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Cancar is probable for Friday's game versus the Suns due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Cancar is expected to play Friday but is unlikely to affect Denver's rotation. He is averaging 2.0 minutes across his last five appearances.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets limited playing time Sunday Cancar (wrist) played six minutes in Sunday's 122-120 loss to the Nets, finishing with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one rebound.

Impact Cancar was cleared to return from his wrist injury ahead of Friday's game against the Spurs, but he didn't see the floor in a coach's decision in the Nuggets' 128-120 loss. While he received some playing time Sunday, Cancar picked up a flagrant foul and personal foul within a one-minute stretch early in the second quarter and ended up sitting for the entire second half. Cancar looks as though he may be on the fringe of the Nuggets' rotation for the time being.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Cancar (wrist) will be available to play Sunday against the Nets.

Impact Cancar was cleared to play Friday but wound up collecting a DNP-CD, so while he'll be available Sunday, that doesn't necessarily mean he'll touch the floor.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Cancar (wrist) is probable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Cancar was cleared to play Friday against the Spurs but never saw the floor, as the Nuggets opted to roll with Jeff Green.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Cancar (wrist) is good to go Friday against the Spurs.

Impact The forward will be available after three straight games on the sideline. Jeff Green played well in Cancar's absence, so it will be interesting to see how the second unit looks Friday evening.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Spurs Cancar (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Cancar's status is uncertain Thursday after missing the previous three games with a right wrist sprain. If the 25-year-old forward is ruled out, his next chance to suit up will be Sunday's matchup with Brooklyn.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Cancar (wrist) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls.

Impact This will mark the third straight game on the sidelines for Cancar, which will continue to result in some additional minutes for Jeff Green. Cancar's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Spurs.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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