Zeke Nnaji News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Not starting vs. Warriors Nnaji is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact The Nuggets rested their entire starting unit against the Spurs on Wednesday but will be close to full strength for this contest, so Nnaji returns to the bench. The former Arizona standout could be an option to provide depth in the frontcourt, but he's not likely to be a factor in most fantasy formats.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Nnaji will be in the starting lineup for the Nuggets on Wednesday against the Spurs, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Nnaji will be a starter Wednesday for the fourth time this season. In his three previous starts for Denver, the 23-year-old big man is averaging 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 blocks per game, shooting 65 percent from the floor and 60 percent from deep.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Busy night on defense Nnaji contributed 10 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 17 minutes off the bench during Friday's 129-93 victory over Utah...

Impact It's the first time Nnaji has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same game since a Feb. 12 start in which he racked up three pilfers and four rejections over 37 minutes in a start against the Trail Blazers. The fifth-year center was far more efficient Friday, but his lack of consistent court time puts a damper on his fantasy appeal. Nnaji has played more than 20 minutes only once in his last 10 appearances, averaging just 13.5 minutes during that span but still producing 1.3 blocks and 0.9 steals to go along with 3.6 points, 2.2 boards and 1.0 assists.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just 13 minutes Nnaji amassed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 13 minutes during Monday's 129-119 loss to the Bulls.

Impact With Nikola Jokic (ankle) still sidelined, Nnaji hasn't been able to take advantage of his absence. Instead, DeAndre Jordan has started two games in a row and has looked really good with the first unit. For now, Nnaji is only on the radar in deeper formats.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Friday Nnaji (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Nnaji will play through an ankle injury Friday, although his fantasy value will remain capped by the presence of Nikola Jokic (elbow). Over his last 11 games, Nnaji has averaged 4.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 15.2 minutes.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Denver after 45-point performance

Los Angeles faces the Denver Nuggets after Luka Doncic scored 45 points in the Lakers' 126-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to play Friday Nnaji (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Nnaji has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to a left ankle sprain, though he hasn't missed a game since Jan. 31. The 24-year-old has averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds across 15.2 minutes per game in his last five appearances. Nnaji could receive an uptick in playing time if Aaron Gordon (calf) misses his third consecutive contest.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against OKC Nnaji (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Nnaji has been on the Nuggets' injury report as of late due to a left ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to play Monday. He has averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks over 16.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Nnaji is probable to play Monday against the Thunder with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Aaron Gordon has already been ruled out with an ankle issue, so Nnaji could see extended minutes if he's able to shake off this probable tag. Over his last 10 games, Nnaji has produced 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 18.4 minutes per contest.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Nnaji (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Nnaji was initially listed as probable for this game, but he should handle his regular workload in this contest. That said, with Aaron Gordon (ankle) back in the rotation, Nnaji's minutes should decrease considerably, so he's not likely to have a lot of fantasy upside.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Listed probable for Friday Nnaji is probable for Friday's game against the Suns due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Nnaji logged 19 minutes in the win over the Kings on Wednesday, notching 10 points, three rebounds, a steal and three blocks. The probable tag suggests he should play and handle his regular workload, though even in the scenario, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110

Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Wednesday Nnaji (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nnaji has been on the Nuggets' injury report for the past couple of games due to a left ankle sprain, but the injury isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Wednesday's Western Conference clash. Nnaji has averaged 6.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals over 19.4 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Nnaji (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Nnaji was also listed as questionable for Denver's previous contest due to a left ankle sprain before being upgraded to available. However, if Nnaji is unable to suit up against Sacramento, Dario Saric and DeAndre Jordan are candidates to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Nnaji (ankle) is available but won't start Sunday's contest against the Celtics.

Impact In Aaron Gordon's (ankle) absence, Nnaji drew a spot start Friday and posted eight points, two rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 21 minutes, but he emerged from the contest with a minor left ankle sprain. He's been cleared to suit up, but Russell Westbrook will enter the starting lineup in place of Nnaji, as Gordon remains out.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Nnaji (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact In Aaron Gordon's (ankle) absence, Nnaji drew a spot start Friday and posted eight points, two rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 21 minutes, but he emerged from the contest with a minor left ankle sprain. Nnaji will give it a go Sunday and should remain in the starting lineup, as Gordon is still out.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Boston Nnaji is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Celtics due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Nnaji is in danger of missing his first contest since Jan. 31 due to a sprained left ankle. With Aaron Gordon (ankle) also questionable, Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson and Dario Saric are candidates to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Zeke Nnaji Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Pistons 🎙

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Moving to starting role Nnaji is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Nnaji will replace Aaron Gordon (ankle) in this contest, though it's uncertain how much workload he'll carry in this game. The former Arizona star is averaging 7.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game over his last 10 contests (two starts).

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 14 points Nnaji accumulated 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 125-116 win over the Pacers.

Impact Nnaji made a strong impression Monday and even logged some minutes alongside Nikola Jokic against Indiana's jumbo frontcourt. Nnaji was coming off a scoreless dud in 14 minutes against the Lakers on Saturday, but he's had a good month overall. Through 10 February outings, Nnaji has averaged 7.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 21.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to bench against Charlotte Nnaji isn't part of the starting lineup in Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact With Aaron Gordon (calf) healthy for the Nuggets on Thursday, Nnaji will unsurprisingly slide back to Denver's bench. Through his last 14 games as a reserve, Nnaji has averaged a mere 2.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 9.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Zeke Nnaji Full Postgame Press Conference vs. Trail Blazers 🎙

FEBRUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

With first unit Wednesday Nnaji is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nnaji will fill in for the injured Aaron Gordon (calf) on Wednesday, marking the 23-year-old's second start of the campaign. In his only other start, Nnaji played 31 minutes and totaled 12 points, five rebounds and a block.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Nnaji recorded 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Monday's 146-117 victory over Portland.

Impact Nnaji was able to take advantage of some garbage time in the lopsided win, as he put up a season-high three assists in the process. He's been trending up in February, posting averages of 6.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 20.5 minutes per contest over his last six outings.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Wednesday Nnaji is coming off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact With Aaron Gordon returning from a calf injury Wednesday, Nnaji will revert back to Denver's bench following a spot start Monday against New Orleans. Nnaji has averaged 1.4 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.3 blocks in 5.1 minutes over 28 games off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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