VLATKO CANCAR NEWS

Won't play Friday Cancar (wrist) is out for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Cancar has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a right wrist sprain. Bruce Brown and Jeff Green will likely see extended minutes in the 25-year-old forward's absence. Cancar's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Toronto.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Cancar is questionable for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact It is unclear when Cancar suffered his wrist injury, but it may cause him to miss his first game since Jan. 31. If the 25-year-old forward is ruled out against Memphis, Bruce Brown and Jeff Green will likely receive extended minutes.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six off bench Cancar supplied six points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist across 17 minutes during Sunday's 134-124 overtime win over the Clippers.

Impact Aaron Gordon returned from a five-game absence which sent Cancar back to the second unit. Cancar's fantasy value takes a big hit while Gordon is healthy, and the Nuggets only play twice this week.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic scores 27, Nuggets hold off Heat 112-108

Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, and Denver snapped Miami’s eight-game home winning streak by topping the Heat 112-108

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Hornets Cancar is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Cancar will get the starting nod in place of Aaron Gordon (ribs). He's averaging 10.7 points and 4.0 rebounds across 27.0 minutes per game across his previous three starts this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient from field Tuesday Cancar ended Tuesday's 146-112 victory over the Timberwolves with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 22 minutes.

Impact Cancar returned to his regular bench role following a spot start Sunday against the Timberwolves, but he was able to maintain a 20-plus-minute role thanks to Denver resting its starters for much of the fourth quarter due to the blowout. The 25-year-old should be able to maintain a spot in the Denver rotation while Bones Hyland has been phased out, but Cancar will likely see his playing time tail off in more competitive games.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from starting lineup Cancar isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Cancar will be replaced by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the starting five Tuesday. The 25-year-old forward has come off the bench in all but three games this season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Cancar will start in Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact In his previous two starts this season, Cancar has provided 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 triples, 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks per contest, so he could be someone to think about as a low-budget option in daily fantasy leagues. Joining him in the first unit tonight will be Christian Braun, Bruce Brown, Michael Porter and DeAndre Jordan. The Nuggets are holding out four of their regular starters in Nikola Jokic (hamstring), Jamal Murray (knee), Aaron Gordon (ankle) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle), but all but Caldwell-Pope appear to be getting rest days and should be virtual locks to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Cancar is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact As expected, Cancar heads back to the bench, with Aaron Gordon returning to the lineup. Cancar is averaging 4.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in spot start Cancar supplied 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 134-117 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Cancar moved into the starting unit for just the second time this season Thursday with Aaron Gordon (ankle) unable to play, and the fourth-year forward put together one of his best games of the season. He was very efficient from deep, knocking down a trio of triples on just four attempts. This was Cancar's first game with double-digit scoring since he put up 15 points against the Clippers on Jan. 5. He has shown flashes of ability this season but isn't likely to be a fantasy asset unless Gordon is forced to miss an extended amount of time.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Cancar will join the first five for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Cancar will fill the vacated power forward spot Thursday due to the absence of Aaron Gordon (ankle). In his only start of the season, Cancar recorded nine points, four rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Cancar will return to a reserve role for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Cancar got a rare start in the Nuggets' previous game against the Bucks, as the team rested most of its regular starters. With those starters back in action, he will return to a reserve role.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Cancar is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact The Nuggets are set to rest almost their entire regular starting lineup, and this will lead to more minutes for Cancar, who will make his first start of the campaign. Cancar is averaging 4.7 points per game this season.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Cancar (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Cancar sat out Friday against Oklahoma City due to a non-COVID illness but will be back in action for the rematch. He could see slightly more playing time than usual Sunday since Michael Porter (personal) has been ruled out.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Cancar (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Cancar missed Friday's meeting with the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness and is at risk of missing a second straight tilt. With Nikola Jokic (hamstring) also listed as questionable, Denver may find themselves thin up front Sunday. If Cancar does not suit up, Zeke Nnaji and Jeff Green would be in line for larger workloads.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic sidelined by hamstring tightness

Denver big man Nikola Jokic missed the Nuggets’ game against Indiana on Friday night because of tightness in his left hamstring

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not with team Cancar (illness) isn't with the team ahead of Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Cancar was a late addition to the injury report with an illness and will presumably miss Friday's game after going home early. In his absence, Zeke Nnaji figures to see an uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Cancar is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Cancar was a late addition to the Nuggets' injury report, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against Indiana. If he's unavailable, Zeke Nnaji could see an uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Cancar (lower leg) is available for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Impact Cancar received the questionable tag for Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's matchup with the Magic, but he's been cleared to suit up versus the Trail Blazers. Prior to the absence, the 25-year-old averaged 5.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.2 minutes across Denver's previous five contests.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Cancar (lower leg) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Cancar missed Denver's last game due to a lower leg contusion and is at risk of missing a second consecutive contest. If that were to be the case, Christian Braun would be in line for another extended look off the bench.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Cancar (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando.

Impact Cancar was initially deemed probable for Sunday's matchup, but he was downgraded to questionable Sunday afternoon before being ruled out. It's unclear whether he'll be available Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, but Davon Reed and Christian Braun could see some playing time off the bench Sunday.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Cancar (lower leg) has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Cancar was initially deemed likely to play through his left lower leg contusion Sunday, but his status is murkier after being downgraded to questionable. Davon Reed and Christian Braun could see some minutes off the bench if Cancar is unable to suit up.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Sunday Cancar is probable for Sunday's game versus the Magic with a left lower leg contusion.

Impact Cancar will likely receive his typical 10-15 minutes off the bench if he's upgraded to available Sunday. However, the 25-year-old forward hasn't scored double-digit points since Jan. 5.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First career double-double Cancar logged 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Thursday's 122-91 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Cancar had the first double-double of his career Thursday, taking advantage of a Clippers team that apparently didn't feel like playing competitive basketball. While Cancar has shown flashes this season, his role is typically locked in at no more than 17 minutes per night. He can be considered for streaming purposes when the Nuggets are shorthanded, but beyond that, he has no tangible value outside of the deepest formats.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nudges 30 minutes in win Cancar totaled eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 win over the Kings.

Impact Cancar logged a ton of playing time when compared to his usual workload, playing at least 30 minutes for just the second time this season. With Zeke Nnaji in foul trouble and Bruce Brown going down with an ankle injury, Cancar was called upon to play a sizeable role. We saw flashes from him earlier in the season, so if Brown misses time with his injury, Cancar could be worth a flier, at least in slightly deeper formats.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE