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Top scorers face off in Milwaukee-Denver matchup

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic square off in a matchup of two of the NBA's top scorers when Milwaukee and Denver hit the court

JANUARY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Barton (illness) is out Friday against the Pelicans.

Impact Barton was initially probable for Friday's matchup, but he'll be unable to take the court due to his non-COVID illness. Bryn Forbes, Facundo Campazzo and Austin Rivers should see additional run for the Nuggets.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable with non-COVID illness Barton is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans with a non-COVID-19 illness.

Impact Barton sat out Tuesday's matchup with the Pistons due to a hamstring injury but returned to action Wednesday versus Brooklyn, and he's now dealing with an illness. The 31-year-old is expected to be available Friday and has averaged 20.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.0 steals across his past three games.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Rivers team up to help Nuggets top Nets, 124-118

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Rivers added 25 points off the bench and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 124-118 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Active vs. Nets Barton (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Barton will return to the court following a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He's averaging 15.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists over 32.7 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Barton (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Nets.

Impact Barton sat out Tuesday's five-point win over the Nuggets. He's been a key contributor for the Nuggets, averaging 15.3 points, 4.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds over his past 14 appearances. If he sits out again, more minutes could be available for Markus Howard, Austin Rivers, Monte Morris and to a lesser extent Jeff Green.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Nets

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Brooklyn averaging 26.2 points per game

JANUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Tuesday Barton (hamstring) won't play in Tuesday's game against Detroit, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.

Impact Barton has been downgraded to out after being tabbed probable with a right hamstring injury heading into Tuesday's matchup. With the forward missing his first game since Jan. 11, Bryn Forbes and Facundo Campazzo are candidates to see increased run versus the Pistons.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable for Tuesday Barton is listed as probable for Tuesday's contest against the Pistons due to right hamstring tightness, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Barton was probable ahead of Sunday's contest with the Pistons as well and ended up totaling 14 points, six rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes. He's expected to garner a similar role Tuesday if he's cleared to play.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Pistons

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Detroit averaging 26.1 points per game

JANUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Officially active Sunday Barton (hamstring) is available Sunday against the Pistons, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Barton was probable with right hamstring tightness ahead of Sunday's contest, and he'll be able to suit up against Detroit. He should remain in the starting lineup with a normal workload Sunday.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable with hamstring issue Barton is probable for Sunday's game against the Pistons with right hamstring tightness, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Barton was initially absent from the injury report but is still expected to play through the hamstring issue. He's coming off one of his most productive games of the season, having put up 27 points (10-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one block Friday against Memphis.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic leads Denver into matchup against Detroit

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Detroit averaging 25.9 points per game

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Morant scores 38, Grizzlies knock off Jokic, Nuggets 122-118

Ja Morant scored 38 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame Nikola Jokic’s fourth straight triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-118

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Jokic has 49, triple-double as Nuggets edge Clippers in OT

Nikola Jokic had 49 points, 14 rebounds and fed Aaron Gordon for a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in overtime for his 10th assist to give the Denver Nuggets a 130-128...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Gobert has double-double, Jazz beat Nuggets 125-102

Rudy Gobert had 18 points and 19 rebounds in his return to Utah’s lineup, Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and the Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 125-102

JANUARY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Jokic has 8th triple-double, Nuggets rout Lakers, 133-96

Nikola Jokic had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 133-96

JANUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Barton (neck) is available Saturday against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact As expected, Barton will play despite a neck injury. He's averaged 15.4 points, 4.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per game across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Barton (neck) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Barton sustained a neck injury in the third quarter of Thursday's win over the Trail Blazers but appears likely to suit up Saturday. He's averaged 15.4 points, 4.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per game across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surges in win Barton (neck) contributed 21 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 140-108 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Barton injured his neck in the third quarter, but he's reportedly only dealing with a strain and should have a chance to play in Denver's next game Saturday versus the Lakers. Although it was an abridged outing, Thursday marked Barton's first time shooting over 50 percent in a game since late November. While that isn't ideal, he's falling in line with his career shooting marks along with a career-high 4.2 assists per game this season.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James, Lakers set for matchup with the Nuggets

LeBron James leads Los Angeles into a matchup with Denver averaging 29.1 points per game

JANUARY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Barton scores 21, Nuggets beat depleted Blazers 140-108

Will Barton had 21 points before leaving late in the third quarter with a strained neck, Nikola Jokic added 20 and the Denver Nuggets beat the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 140-1...

JANUARY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Thursday Barton (neck) is questionable to return to Thursday's matchup with the Trail Blazers, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Barton hit the ground hard in the third quarter and has now been diagnosed with a strained neck, which is great news as many believed he suffered a head injury at the time. If Barton is unable to return to the game Thursday, it seems he would have a solid chance of playing Saturday against the Lakers.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Barton has cleared health and safety protocols and is available for Thursday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Impact Miraculously, Barton will return after only missing one game while in protocols. The veteran forward has been efficient lately, scored in double figures in eight straight contests and averaging 14.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds during that span. Barring a minute restriction, Barton should see his usual involvement in the offense Thursday.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic leads Denver into matchup with Portland

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup with Portland averaging 25.7 points per game

JANUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

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Top scorers face off in Milwaukee-Denver matchup

Jokic, Rivers team up to help Nuggets top Nets, 124-118

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Nets

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Pistons

Jokic leads Denver into matchup against Detroit

Morant scores 38, Grizzlies knock off Jokic, Nuggets 122-118

Jokic has 49, triple-double as Nuggets edge Clippers in OT

Gobert has double-double, Jazz beat Nuggets 125-102

Jokic has 8th triple-double, Nuggets rout Lakers, 133-96

James, Lakers set for matchup with the Nuggets

Barton scores 21, Nuggets beat depleted Blazers 140-108

Jokic leads Denver into matchup with Portland