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Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic to Be Re-Evaluated in One Week

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (knee) will be re-evaluated in one week, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. "The Denver Nuggets will re-evaluate Nikola Jokic in about a week," Charania said on Tuesday's episode of NBA Today. "He is making great progress; he's in the ramp-up phase of his return to play process." After injuring his left knee on Dec. 29, Jokic returned to on-court activities two weeks ago. The three-time MVP has missed 15 games. Jonas Valanciunas, who notched 16 points and 16 rebounds in Tuesday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, will continue to start at center until Jokic returns.

15 hours ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Back for Nuggets Tuesday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Watson was sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks as he dealt with sprains in both ankles. In his last outing, Watson dropped 35 points on the Washington Wizards. He has elevated his game this month, averaging 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 36.2 minutes per game. Watson will start Tuesday's contest alongside Jamal Murray, Jalen Pickett, Spencer Jones, and Jonas Valanciunas. Julian Strawther and Zeke Nnaji will drop to the bench, while Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for the game.

Yesterday

Jonas Valančiūnas • C • Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Ready to Rock Tuesday Night

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) has been upgraded from probable to available for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Last week, Valanciunas returned from a calf injury, but he was held out of Friday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite missing three weeks, Valanciunas didn't show any rust against the Washington Wizards last Thursday, notching 16 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes. He has a much trickier matchup on Tuesday against Jalen Duren and the Pistons.

Yesterday

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Active Versus Pistons

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hamstring, hip) will play on Tuesday against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. The Canadian star has dealt with several health issues recently and sat out Friday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He was initially listed as probable for Tuesday's tilt. With Nikola Jokic (knee) on the shelf, Murray has taken on a much larger offensive load, averaging 29.0 points and 8.7 assists in January. His form will get a stern test on Tuesday against the NBA's second-best defense.

Yesterday

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Uncertain to Play Sunday in Memphis

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Memphis after sitting out Friday while managing soreness in both ankles. Given how thin Denver is up front, his status has clear fantasy implications. Zeke Nnaji would be the primary beneficiary if Watson remains out after posting 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes against Milwaukee. Julian Strawther would likely stay in the starting group but remains a fringe option, while Spencer Jones offers volatile, minutes-driven appeal. Watson's outlook is shaky as Denver continues to deal with multiple injuries.

3 days ago

Jonas Valančiūnas • C • Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Questionable Again Sunday in Memphis

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Memphis after sitting out Friday following a brief return from an extended absence. His status bears close watching, as another scratch would suggest ongoing management rather than routine rest. If Valanciunas sits, Zeke Nnaji would step in as the primary frontcourt fill-in after posting 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes against Milwaukee, making him a viable short-term streamer. DaRon Holmes II could also re-enter the rotation in a limited role. Valanciunas carries a clear risk for fantasy managers, while Nnaji is best viewed as a situational play tied to matchups and minutes.

3 days ago

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Faces Another Game-Time Call vs. Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Memphis as he manages right hamstring and left hip inflammation. A potential absence would again thin Denver's backcourt and open short-term fantasy value. Jalen Pickett has stepped into a larger role with Christian Braun (ankle) already sidelined and would see another bump if Murray sits. Pickett logged 13 points, seven assists, and one steal in 34 minutes last time out, giving him short-term value for assists with some scoring help. Bruce Brown's role would remain steady, while Murray still carries a clear risk of unavailability.

3 days ago

Christian Braun • SG • Nuggets

Christian Braun Remains Out Sunday Against Memphis

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) will miss Sunday's matchup with Memphis, marking his ninth straight absence and leaving his return timeline unclear. His continued unavailability has kept Jalen Pickett in the starting lineup, where the young guard has focused more on facilitating than scoring. Pickett has averaged 7.8 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 29.8 minutes over his last five starts, making him a low-ceiling helper. His fantasy outlook improves if Jamal Murray (hamstring) sits, while Braun remains a deep-league stash.

3 days ago

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Ruled Out Against Memphis

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) won't play on Sunday against Memphis. The 30-year-old played on Friday versus the Bucks, the second of a back-to-back. Unfortunately, he exited that contest because of a right hamstring strain, an injury that kept him off the floor for six weeks earlier in the season. There hasn't been much information released since Gordon suffered the injury. However, fantasy managers should expect to see his absence extend beyond Sunday's game. The Nuggets are banged up, with Nikola Jokic (knee), Cameron Johnson (knee), and Christian Braun (ankle) also on the shelf. As a result, guys like Tim Hardaway Jr., Zeke Nnaji, and Jalen Pickett could all see more scoring opportunities behind Peyton Watson (ankle) and Jamal Murray (hamstring) for at least the next week or two.

4 days ago

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Dealing with Hamstring Issue Again

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) aggravated his right hamstring Friday and did not return after logging 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 16 minutes. Gordon recently missed extended time with the same injury, placing his short-term availability in doubt. Peyton Watson remains the safest fantasy option regardless of Gordon's status, averaging 20.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.8 blocks over his last five starts. Zeke Nnaji becomes a situational streamer only if Gordon sits, while Spencer Jones lacks consistent production to trust.

4 days ago

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Holds Probable Tag for Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is currently considered probable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is the second game of a back-to-back set, so it's not shocking to see the Nuggets being cautious with Gordon. He looked fine on Thursday, when he finished with 16 points, five assists, and five rebounds across 33 minutes of action. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update ahead of tip-off. Spencer Jones and Zeke Nnaji would see increased roles if Gordon is downgraded to out.

5 days ago

Tim Hardaway Jr. • SF • Nuggets

Tim Hardaway Jr. Active Against Wizards

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. The team has upgraded Hardaway Jr.'s status on the injury report from probable to available. The veteran sniper has struggled in recent games, scoring a combined 16 points on 1-for-13 three-point shooting in back-to-back losses to the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to the slump, Hardaway Jr. posted a season-high 30 points in a 121-115 win over Washington on Saturday. The Wizards are giving up the most points in the Eastern Conference, giving Hardaway Jr. a good opportunity to get back on track.

6 days ago

Jonas Valančiūnas • C • Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Officially Available Thursday

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valaniunas (calf) has been officially listed as available for Thursday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He will make his first appearance of 2026 after missing three weeks with a calf strain. With Nikola Jokic (knee) out, Valanciunas' return is a major boost for Denver. However, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said Valanciunas' minutes will be "pretty limited" on Thursday night. The return of Valanciunas is set to impact the playing time of DaRon Holmes and Zeke Nnaji.

6 days ago

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Cleared to Play Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) was upgraded from probable to available on the injury report and will play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Gordon is a mainstay on Denver's injury report, but he has missed only one of the last eight games. He has logged 30-plus minutes in each of his last five appearances, which is another pleasing fact for fantasy managers. On Saturday, Gordon nearly had his third career triple-double in a home game against the Wizards, finishing with eight points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.

6 days ago

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Good to Go Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hip) will be active on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He will make his sixth consecutive appearance after the team listed him as probable on the initial injury report. Murray has been on fire lately, averaging 29.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in January. The two teams met last weekend, and Murray stole the show with a 42-point performance, shooting 5-for-8 from downtown. He also had six assists, three rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.

6 days ago

Jonas Valančiūnas • C • Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Expected to Suit Up Thursday

According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is expected to play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The veteran center sustained a right calf strain against Toronto on New Year's Eve and was initially due to miss at least four weeks. With Nikola Jokic (knee) still out, the Nuggets could use Valanciunas to bolster their frontcourt during tonight's tilt. If he does indeed return, the 33-year-old would provide much-needed support to Aaron Gordon (hamstring), who has recently filled in at center.

6 days ago

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Probable for Juicy Fantasy Matchup Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hip) is listed as probable for Thursday's clash against the Washington Wizards. He is expected to make a sixth consecutive appearance despite battling inflammation in his left hip. Recently, Murray has also dealt with an ankle injury and an illness, but impressively, he has skipped only four games all season. Thursday's matchup presents Murray with an opportunity to produce one of his best performances of the campaign. Only Utah has allowed more fantasy points to point guards than Washington. Murray faced the Wizards only a few nights ago in Denver and led his squad to a 121-115 win with 42 points. It was Murray's third-highest scoring game this season.

6 days ago

Jonas Valančiūnas • C • Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Questionable Versus the Wizards

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Wizards. The veteran big man suffered a right calf strain during the win over the Toronto Raptors on New Year's Eve. He was initially projected to be sidelined for at least four weeks. While that may remain the case, the questionable tag seems to indicate Valanciunas might be back sooner than anticipated. With Nikola Jokic (knee) on the shelf, the Nuggets could certainly use Valanciunas's services as soon as possible. In the meantime, Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will presumably continue handling things in the middle, with Zeke Nnaji getting around 15-20 minutes of work from off the bench.

7 days ago

Christian Braun • SG • Nuggets

Christian Braun Remains Sidelined on Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (ankle) remains out on Thursday versus the Washington Wizards. There hasn't been any real indication he's nearing a return, although the team certainly isn't looking to rush things regarding his recovery. While Braun continues to work his way back, Jalen Pickett is expected to stay in the starting lineup, with the 26-year-old averaging 10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 44.2% shooting from behind the arc in 11 starts this season.

7 days ago

Christian Braun • SG • Nuggets

Christian Braun to Remain Out on Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (ankle) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This will mark the sixth straight game that Braun has missed due to an ankle injury. He continues to be limited to non-contact work, so he could be sidelined for a while longer. The Nuggets are banged up right now, so Braun's absence will probably be filled with a committee approach. Bruce Brown, Jalen Pickett, and Spencer Jones should all continue seeing increased work in the rotation. Pickett is the best streaming choice among the three guards right now. Jones and Brown should be viewed as more of deep league options.

Jan 20

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