Zeke Nnaji News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Unlikely to play Thursday Nnaji (thigh) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Nnaji is expected to miss his ninth straight contest Wednesday due to a right adductor injury. However, Nnaji's likely absence shouldn't significantly impact Denver's rotation.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out, won't play Tuesday Nnaji (thigh) won't play Tuesday against the Spurs.

Impact Nnaji has been bothered by a nagging thigh problem, and the forward is now set to miss an eighth consecutive contest. His next chance to feature will come against the Clippers on Thursday.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Nnaji (thigh) will not play Sunday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Nnaji will be sidelined for his seventh straight game, allowing DeAndre Jordan to continue to soak up the backup center minutes.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Nnaji (thigh) is out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Nnaji has been dealing with tendinitis on his right thigh for quite some time, and Friday will mark his sixth consecutive absence. His next chance to play will come against the Cavaliers on Sunday.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Nnaji (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Nnaji will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive matchup due to right adductor tendinosis. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been revealed, but his next chance to suit up will be Friday against Minnesota.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Monday Nnaji (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Nnaji is dealing with right adductor tendinosis and will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to do so will be Monday against the Grizzlies.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Nnaji (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nnaji has been dealing with a nagging back problem and is set to miss a third straight contest. However, he wouldn't have made a big impact had he been available. His next chance to play will come against the Grizzlies on Monday.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Knicks Nnaji (back) will not play against the Knicks on Thursday.

Impact Nnaji will miss his second straight game Thursday, but he's considered day-to-day. Coach Michael Malone mentioned before the game that DeAndre Jordan could see some action in Nnaji's absence.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against New York Nnaji (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Nnaji is in danger of missing his second straight contest Thursday due to lower back pain. If Nnaji is ruled out, Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther should continue to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Nnaji (back) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nnaji has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to lower back pain. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Knicks.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with low back pain Nnaji is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to low back pain.

Impact Nnaji has appeared in 16 straight games, averaging 10.9 minutes during that stretch. If he's sidelined Tuesday, Peyton Watson and DeAndre Jordan would be candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muted impact in win Nnaji ended with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist over six minutes during Thursday's 130-127 victory over Golden State.

Impact Nnaji has scored just 10 total points across his last eight appearances. While he is averaging 0.9 blocks over that span, Nnaji has not received a big enough role in Denver's frontcourt to garner serious fantasy consideration.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points Nnaji had 14 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 130-104 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Nnaji scored eight of his 14 points in the fourth quarter with the game getting out of hand pretty quickly. His 14 points mark a new season high, and the same is true of his minutes (20). Nnaji has been the third-string center behind Nikola Jokic and DeAndre Jordan and has made just three appearances in December, but credit to him for staying ready when his number was called.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores five off bench Nnaji closed Thursday's 124-101 victory over the Nets with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over six minutes.

Impact Nnaji has fallen out of the Nuggets' rotation recently, but he saw a handful of minutes during Thursday's comfortable win. While he was relatively efficient off the bench, he isn't a fantasy-relevant option as long as Denver's frontcourt is relatively healthy.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight points from bench Nnaji recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks in 12 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over the Clippers.

Impact Nnaji was expected to draw the start with Nikola Jokic (back) out, but the Nuggets elected to play the matchup and pit DeAndre Jordan against his former team. While the decision succeeded with flying colors, Nnaji still had an impact in 12 minutes on the court. Although one shouldn't expect Jordan to stay this productive, Monday's switch puts a question mark next to Nnaji's future as Jokic's direct replacement.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Nnaji (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Nnaji has been upgraded from probable to available despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. He should continue to serve as Denver's backup center behind Nikola Jokic.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor ankle sprain Nnaji is probable for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Nikola Jokic was ejected from Monday's contest against Detroit, which allowed Nnaji to play 14 minutes. He posted seven points, one rebound and one block during the narrow win, but it appears he picked up a minor ankle sprain. Nnaji is still on track to suit up versus the Magic, but he'll probably see fewer minutes with Jokic back in the lineup Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine in defeat Nnaji produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 110-89 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Nnaji signed a four-year contract extension with the Nuggets during the offseason, and while he's had consistent minutes off the bench, he hasn't displayed much fantasy upside. He had one of his best performances of the young season during Wednesday's defeat but is unlikely to see a significant uptick in production as long as the Nuggets stay fairly healthy.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Zeke Nnaji, Nuggets agree to 4-year, $32 million contract extension Denver reportedly commits extra years and money to one of its more recently drafted 1st-round talents.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • NBA.COM

Report: Nuggets, Zeke Nnaji agree to four-year, $32M extension Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal, ESPN reported on Saturday night.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji agrees to four-year contract extension, source says Zeke Nnaji, who was entering the last year of his rookie scale deal, will help back up two-time MVP Nikola Jokic at center as the Nuggets lo...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Signs contract extension Saturday Nnaji signed a four-year, $32 million contract extension with the Nuggets on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Nnaji won the battle to open the 2023-24 season as the backup to Nikola Jokic, and while his fantasy upside will be minimal in that role, there's no question the Nuggets believe in him and his long-term potential. Nnaji is expected to have a more prominent role in this upcoming campaign and will look to improve on the 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks across 14.0 minutes per contest he averaged in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Puts up 17 points off bench Nnaji recorded 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 win over the Suns

Impact Now in his third season with the Nuggets, Nnaji is once again trying to hold on to a spot in the rotation as Nikola Jokic's backup. He put in more work than his competition, as Deandre Jordan and Peyton Watson saw limited action. His role seems safe for now, but with Jokic playing max minutes in the regular season, Nnaji's fantasy impact will be negligible.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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