Zeke Nnaji News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

Reduced role in win Nnaji finished Thursday's 107-97 win over Washington with four points (2-3 FG) and one rebound in 10 minutes.

Impact With Jonas Valanciunas thriving in his return to action, Nnaji saw a reduced role in Thursday's win. With Nikola Jokic (knee) also eyeing a return in the near future, Nnaji's window to provide streaming appeal in deeper formats appears to be closing.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in win Nnaji finished with four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 118-109 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact This wasn't Nnaji's best showing, and it's still hard to make the case for him outside of very deep leagues. Over his last four games, he's seeing 22.1 minutes per contest with 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks and 0.3 three-pointers. Additionally, Nikola Jokic (knee) has been cleared for on-court week and is hoping to return in late January or early February.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Zeke Nnaji gifts Nuggets opportunity they never could've expected The Denver Nuggets have been given a unique opportunity to make a move that no one could've expected.

JANUARY 14 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Double-doubles in win Nnaji amassed 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 108-104 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Nnaji recorded his first double-double of the season in what was arguably his best game of the campaign. DaRon Holmes was a healthy scratch Sunday, as the Nuggets opted to roll with Aaron Gordon at center. Nnaji made his presence felt off the bench, and with so many injuries in Denver, he's suddenly on the fantasy radar as someone to monitor.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Hardaway Jr. scores 25 points, Aaron Gordon adds 23 and Nuggets beat Bucks 108-104

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 25 points, Aaron Gordon had 23 and the injury-ravaged Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-104

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Zeke Nnaji taking full advantage of possible last chance with Nuggets Nobody saw this coming, but Zeke Nnaji has gotten an opportunity to play recently, and he's taking full advantage.

JANUARY 9 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Adds double figures off bench Nnaji provided 12 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 win over the Celtics.

Impact Nnaji struggled to find his shooting touch in this one, but he still managed to score in double figure for the third time in four games by getting to the charity stripe. He saw a healthy dose of playing time Wednesday despite the return of Aaron Gordon from injury, but Nnaji could begin to see his opportunities dwindle once Gordon returns to the starting lineup.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Murray scores 22 with 17 assists to help Nuggets win 114-110 and snap Celtics 5-game win streak

Jamal Murray had 22 points and 17 assists and Peyton Watson scored 30 for the Denver Nuggets, who went on a 14-0 run to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and pull away to beat th...

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Zeke Nnaji completely flipped the Nuggets' trade deadline with one game In just one game, Zeke Nnaji completely flipped the Nuggets' trade deadline outlook and possibilities.

JANUARY 6 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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Murray scores 22 with 17 assists to help Nuggets win 114-110 and snap Celtics 5-game win streak