Zeke Nnaji News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Officially cleared Nnaji (knee) will play Monday against Golden State.

Impact As anticipated, Nnaji has received the green light after previously being tagged as probable due to a knee issue. He was also listed as available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans but failed to enter the contest.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Monday Nnaji (knee) is probable for Monday's contest against the Warriors, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji was available Sunday for the first time since Feb. 11, but he never cracked the rotation during the overtime win over the Pelicans. The second-year big man has given the Nuggets good minutes off the bench this season, but he's not a viable option in most fantasy formats.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Nnaji (knee) will be available Sunday against the Pelicans.

Impact A knee issue has sidelined Nnaji since Feb. 11, but he'll make his long-awaited return to the rotation Sunday after an eight-game absence. Nnaji has given the Nuggets good minutes off the bench this season, but he's not viable in most season-long fantasy leagues.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Nnaji has missed the last eight games due to bilateral knee soreness but will have a chance to return Sunday. Even if he's available, he'll likely face a minutes restriction.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans takes on Denver, seeks 6th straight road win

MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Nnaji (knee) is out Friday against the Rockets.

Impact Nnaji will be sidelined for an eighth consecutive matchup due to bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to play will be Sunday against the Pelicans.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Nnaji (knees) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets, freelance writer T.J. McBride reports.

Impact Nnaji continues to deal with sore knees and hasn't played since Feb. 11. If he returns Friday, he could have his minutes monitored.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays Denver, aims to break road slide

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Wednesday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji will miss a seventh consecutive game as he continues to deal with bilateral knee soreness. The 20-year-old hasn't played since Feb. 11, but his next opportunity to return will be Friday against the Rockets.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday's game Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji has missed six straight games due to bilateral knee soreness. The questionable tag doesn't bring much optimism, as he was listed as questionable ahead of Denver's last three contests before ultimately being ruled out.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver faces Oklahoma City, seeks 5th straight home win

Denver comes into a matchup against Oklahoma City after winning four straight home games

MARCH 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Nnaji (knee) is out Sunday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nnaji was questionable for Sunday's matchup, but he'll be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game due to bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against Oklahoma City.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday's contest Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nnaji has missed five straight games due to bilateral knee soreness. The questionable tag doesn't bring much optimism, as he was listed as questionable ahead of Denver's last two contests before ultimately being ruled out.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Denver set for matchup with Portland

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup with Portland averaging 25.8 points per game

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets over Kings, 115-110

Monte Morris hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 28 seconds left, Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Saturday Nnaji (knee) won't play Saturday against the Kings.

Impact Nnaji will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to deal with bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to return will be Sunday against Portland.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Impact Nnaji hasn't played since Feb. 11, but the time off during the All-Star break has helped him heal. Even if he doesn't return Saturday, it appears a return is on the horizon.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver faces Sacramento, aims for 5th straight victory

Denver aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Sacramento

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Thursday Nnaji (knee) won't play Thursday against the Kings.

Impact Nnaji will miss a fourth consecutive game as he deals with bilateral knee soreness that caused him to land on the injury report early Thursday. As a result, JaMychal Green and Jeff Green figure to see increased minutes in Denver's frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Nnaji is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to bilateral knee soreness.

Impact Nnaji was initially off the Nuggets' injury report after dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of the All-Star break, but he's managing a knee issue as the team prepares to return to play. If he's unavailable Thursday, JaMychal Green and Jeff Green should see a slight uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Nnaji is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact After missing the final three games before the break with a hamstring injury, Nnaji looks to be fully recovered and ready to re-enter the rotation. Prior to the injury, Nnaji had averaged 7.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 threes per game (19.5 MPG) off the bench over his last 15 contests.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morris returns from concussion to send Nuggets past Warriors

Monte Morris hit a 3-pointer over Stephen Curry from the right wing as the final buzzer sounded and the basket held up on replay review, sending the Denver Nuggets past the Golden...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Nnaji (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Nnaji will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with right hamstring tightness. He'll have some time to recover during the All-Star break before retaking the court for the second half of the NBA season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Golden State Nnaji (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Warriors.

Impact Nnaji is at risk of missing a third straight game. He has two more chances to return before the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Curry and Golden State play Jokic and the Nuggets

Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic square off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Golden State and Denver hit the court

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

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