ZEKE NNAJI #22 - POWER FORWARD - DENVER NUGGETS
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#22 - POWER FORWARD - DENVER NUGGETS
4.2 PPG
2.8 RPG
0.5 APG
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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

Los Angeles visits Denver on 5-game road slide

Los Angeles comes into a matchup against Denver after losing five road games in a row
APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Denver hosts Memphis after Jokic's 41-point game

Denver hosts the Memphis Grizzlies after Nikola Jokic scored 41 points in the Denver Nuggets' 116-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
APRIL 6, 2022 • Associated Press

San Antonio puts road win streak on the line against Denver

San Antonio heads into a matchup against Denver as winners of four games in a row on the road
APRIL 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Top scorers square off in Los Angeles-Denver matchup

LeBron James and Nikola Jokic square off in a matchup of two of the league's top scorers when Los Angeles and Denver take the court
APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Remains out, no updates Nnaji (knee) remains out indefinitely.
Impact Nnaji has been battling a knee issue since before the All-Star break, and he's only appeared in one game since Feb. 11. At this point, it's fairly unlikely that he comes back before the postseason.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver plays Minnesota, seeks 4th straight victory

Denver looks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota
MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press
Still out Wednesday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers.
Impact Nnaji will miss a 10th straight game due to bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to return will come Friday against Minnesota.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on Denver, looks to end 4-game slide

Indiana aims to break its four-game slide when the Indiana Pacers take on Denver
MARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Hornets

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Charlotte averaging 26.3 points per game
MARCH 28, 2022 • Associated Press
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