ZEKE NNAJI NEWS

Available to play Wednesday Nnaji (illness) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against Houston.

Impact Despite being considered questionable with an illness heading into the contest, Nnaji will be available to play for the Nuggets on Wednesday. The forward has averaged 5.4 points and 1.6 rebounds across 14 outings this year.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Nnaji is questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Rockets due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Nnaji is questionable to miss his first game since Nov. 9. If Nnaji can't play Wednesday, his next opportunity will be in Friday's game against Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets to 129-113 win over Rockets

Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored a season-high 31 and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 129-113

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Lands additional playing time Nnaji chipped in 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 106-103 loss to New York.

Impact Nnaji stepped into a larger role with both Nikola Jokic (health and safety protocols) and Aaron Gordon (illness) on the sideline, putting up a season-high 13 points. While it is always nice to see fringe players getting an opportunity, given the fact he had failed to see more than nine minutes in any game prior to Wednesday, this is not something fantasy managers need to pay attention to moving forward.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Nnaji (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact After his status was updated to questionable Wednesday morning, it appears Nnaji will return from a two-game absence and be active for Wednesday's tilt with Indiana. Nnaji hasn't eclipsed the 10-minute mark in any of the five games he's appeared in this season, so his presence isn't likely to affect Denver's rotation much.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Nnaji (ankle) was upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Nnaji has missed the last two games and was initially listed as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup. Even if he's unable to play against Indiana, it's encouraging that the Nuggets upgraded his status prior to tipoff.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Wednesday Nnaji (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game at Indiana.

Impact The forward will presumably miss a third straight game. His absence hasn't affected the rotation much.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets face the Pacers, seek 4th straight win

Denver heads into a matchup with Indiana as winners of three straight games

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't go Monday Nnaji (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against San Antonio.

Impact As anticipated, Nnaji will be held out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. He was listed as doubtful Sunday, so this announcement is no big surprise. Nnaji's next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Pacers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes on Denver, aims to break 3-game slide

San Antonio looks to end its three-game skid when the San Antonio Spurs take on Denver

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Doubtful Monday Nnaji (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Nnaji missed Saturday's game against the Spurs due to his ankle injury and will likely be forced to miss a second consecutive matchup. His status shouldn't significantly impact Denver's rotation.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes on Denver, looks to stop 3-game slide

San Antonio looks to end its three-game skid when the San Antonio Spurs take on Denver

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Hyland scores 24 points, Nuggets beat the Spurs 126-101

Bones Hyland scored 24 points, Nikola Jokic added 21 and the Denver Nuggets shot over 60% from the field in a 126-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Denver takes on San Antonio, seeks 4th straight home win

Denver will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Nuggets play San Antonio

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Nnaji (ankle) will not suit up for Saturday's tilt against the Spurs, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji suffered a right ankle sprain in the first half of Thursday's game and failed to return to the contest. However, Nnaji does not factor into the rotation in most games, so his absence should not have much of a fantasy impact. His next chance to play will come Monday in a rematch against San Antonio.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thursday Nnaji is considered questionable to return to Thursday's game against Oklahoma City due to a right ankle sprain, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Nnaji was forced to exit off the court and to the locker room after suffering the injury in the first half. He produced four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds in five minutes before departing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Nnaji (ankle) headed to the locker room in the first half of Thursday's game against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji was beginning to have his most productive game of the season Thursday before exiting to go to the Denver locker room with four points and five rebounds in five minutes of action. Expect DeAndre Jordan and Jeff Green to see extended minutes if Nnaji can't return Thursday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Murray ready to rejoin forces with 2-time MVP Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' band of Jamal Murray, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. is back together

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Impresses in exhibition opener Nnaji recorded 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes Monday in a preseason loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Nnaji led Denver in scoring in the loss and tied for the team lead in rebounds. He appeared to be healthy after playing in only two of Denver's final 27 regular-season contests during the previous campaign due to knee issues. Nnaji showed some promise when on the court during his sophomore season, and he could carve out decent minutes as a reserve if he plays well early on.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth-year option picked up Nnaji's fourth-year option was picked up by the Nuggets on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact The 2020 first-round pick is sticking with Denver for at least one more season after the team agreed to exercise his fourth-year option. The 21-year-old forward averaged 6.6 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 46.3 percent from behind the arc during his second year last season. Nnaji figures to compete with Jeff Green, Christian Braun and Vlatko Cancar for reserve forward minutes during the upcoming season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connelly leaves Nuggets for similar role with Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have brought in Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly to take a similar role

MAY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Back after long absence Nnaji (knees) played 26 minutes in Sunday's 146-141 overtime loss to the Lakers, finishing with five points (1-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists.

Impact Suiting up for the first time since March 9 and for only the second time since the All-Star break, Nnaji was expected to have a minute restriction in his return from a right foot surgery, but any playing-time limit wasn't evident in his workload during the regular-season finale. Nnaji was far from productive during his time on the court, however, and he could find himself on the outside of head coach Michael Malone's rotation when the Nuggets begin their first-round playoff series against the Warriors on Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available on minutes limit Nnaji will be available for Sunday's game against the Lakers, but he'll face a minutes restriction, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Nnaji has played in only one game since mid-February, so it's a great sign that he'll be able to get back on the floor before the start of the playoffs. However, he'll likely see fairly limited action Sunday, as the Nuggets will be careful not to over-extend his workload given how much time he's missed.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Sunday Nnaji (knee) is trending toward playing in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lakers, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji has been dealing with sore knees for a while, and he's appeared in just one of the past 26 games. However, the hope is presumably for him to get one game in before the playoffs.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE