Zeke Nnaji News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Battling for bench role Nnaji registered six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and one block across nine minutes in Tuesday's 117-106 preseason win over the Jazz.

Impact Nnaji is competing for a reserve role for the Nuggets this preseason. He appears to be behind Marvin Bagley for the backup center gig behind Nikola Jokic, likely leaving Nnaji to fight for scraps off the bench once the regular season begins.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets have nothing to lose by giving Zeke Nnaji one final audition The Nuggets should give Zeke Nnaji one final chance before sticking him on the end of the bench again.

SEPTEMBER 10 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Zeke Nnaji's contract threatens to erase Nuggets' latest draft-night win Zeke Nnaji's contract is not only costly, but it'll cost the Nuggets more than they'd like to shed his salary.

AUGUST 5 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Zeke Nnaji hurdle would be worth it in Bucks' Peyton Watson pursuit The Milwaukee Bucks should be fine with taking in Zeke Nnaji if it nets them Peyton Watson.

AUGUST 2 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Nuggets Could Finally Find a Trade Suitor for Zeke Nnaji A potential trade suitor has emerged for Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji.

JULY 31 • SI.COM

Bucks' next splash could drop Nate Ament two spots down the depth chart If the Milwaukee Bucks land Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji, Nate Ament almost certainly will not play a prominent role in his rookie year.

JULY 31 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Nuggets can no longer avoid uncomfortable Zeke Nnaji conversation Zeke Nnaji has never cracked the Nuggets' rotation and needs to be part of every trade discussion.

JUNE 16 • NUGGLOVE.COM

The steep price the Denver Nuggets must pay to get off Zeke Nnaji's contract The Nuggets need to free up money, and Zeke Nnaji is an obvious answer, but they have no good path to trade him on his current contract.

JUNE 10 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Scoreless in three minutes Nnaji ended with no counting stats across three minutes during Thursday's 110-98 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Impact Playing in his sixth NBA season, Nnaji was once again used very sparingly by the Nuggets. He made just 52 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 12.0 minutes per contest.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Game 1 Nnaji won't start Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves.

Impact Nnaji got the starting nod in Denver's regular-season finale, though he'll retreat to the second unit for the start of the playoffs. The 25-year-old big man isn't guaranteed to see the floor Saturday.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Nnaji will start Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Nnaji will be making just his fourth start of the season. He has seen at least 25 minutes in each of his previous three starts.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets win 11th straight, beating Thunder 127-107 in battle of reserves as playoffs approach

Jonas Valanciunas had season highs of 23 points and 17 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-107 in a battle of reserves

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Scoreless in seven minutes Nnaji supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist over seven minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Nnaji made his return to the lineup after previously battling a hamstring injury. He's averaging 11.8 minutes across 50 appearances this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Nnaji (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nnaji was able to prove his health leading up to Monday's matchup and will be available off the bench if needed. He hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation lately, as he's averaging 1.3 rebounds in 6.3 minutes over his last four appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Nnaji (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.

Impact Nnaji missed the last two games because of a sprained left hamstring. However, the 25-year-old has averaged only 11.9 minutes per contest this season, so another absence won't significantly impact the rotation.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Saturday Nnaji (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Nnaji will miss a second straight game due to a sprained left hip, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Trail Blazers. Jonas Valanciunas could see a slight bump in minutes in Nnaji's stead, though the former still isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Nnaji is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a left hip impingement.

Impact The sixth-year big man came away with the issue during Sunday's win over the Warriors. With Nnaji sidelined Wednesday, Jonas Valanciunas should have the backup center spot all to himself behind Nikola Jokic.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has 25 points, 15 rebounds, Nuggets beat Warriors 116-93 for their 6th straight win

Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray had 20 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 116-93

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Exits early Sunday Nnaji will not return to Sunday's game against the Warriors due to left hip impingement.

Impact Nnaji saw just seven minutes of action during Sunday's contest before exiting. His status for Wednesday's game against the Jazz is now in question.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Nnaji will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The Nuggets are getting healthy again, so Nnaji could find himself out of the rotation Friday evening. The 25-year-old big man is averaging 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Drawing rare start Nnaji will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Nnaji will step into the starting lineup despite logging just 12 total minutes over his last two appearances. Jonas Valanciunas will retreat to a bench role with Nnaji drawing the start, his first since Jan. 23.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Nnaji will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is back after a one-game absence, which will result in Nnaji returning to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Nnaji owns averages of 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in starting role Nnaji contributed 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 102-100 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Nnaji had topped 30 minutes just once this season entering Friday, but with both Jonas Valanciunas (calf) and Nikola Jokic (knee) sidelined, the 25-year-old was pressed into a starting role, logging 37 minutes and recording his second double-double of the season in a win. While he's likely to shift back to a bench role behind Valanciunas as soon as Sunday, productive minutes from Nnaji at center would be valuable as Denver continues to navigate Jokic's extended absence.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Milwaukee Nnaji will start against the Bucks on Friday.

Impact With Jonas Valanciunas (calf) joining Nikola Jokic (knee) on the sidelines for the second half of this back-to-back set, Nnaji will get the starting nod at center. The 25-year-old center has seen increased playing time due to injuries in January, during which he has averaged 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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