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Top Nuggets News
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Out again Saturday
Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
This will be Jones' second straight game on the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Monday versus the Warriors.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Won't play Saturday
Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New Orleans.
Johnson exited Thursday's season-opening loss to the Thunder with a right ankle sprain and will now be held out of Saturday's contest. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Warriors. DeMar DeRozan, Trevon Brazile and Alpha Diallo (wrist), who is listed as questionable, are candidates for increased playing time in Johnson's stead.
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Nuggets' Alpha Diallo: Questionable for Saturday
Diallo is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans due to a right wrist sprain.
Diallo tweaked his wrist in the season opener and is now listed as questionable to face the Pelicans on Saturday. If he can't give it a go, Bryce Hopkins and Cam Whitmore could be more involved in the rotation.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Healthy scratch in opener
Nnaji (coach's decision) did not play in Thursday's 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City.
Nnaji was left out of Denver's rotation, with the team using Marvin Bagley and Trevon Brazile off the bench. With both players ahead of him in the frontcourt pecking order, Nnaji appears unlikely to provide consistent fantasy production without a change in his role.
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Nuggets' DaRon Holmes: Hits triple in limited run
Holmes recorded three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over two minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
Holmes saw action only in the closing minutes of Denver's season opener, knocking down a three-pointer during his brief appearance. The limited playing time suggests the young big man remains outside the regular rotation, leaving him with little immediate fantasy value.
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Nuggets' Tyus Jones: Sees limited run
Jones ended Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal in 10 minutes.
Jones played a limited role off Denver's bench, failing to record an assist while seeing just 10 minutes of action. With Jamal Murray handling the bulk of the point guard duties, Jones could struggle to provide consistent fantasy value unless his playing time increases.
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Nuggets' Marvin Bagley: Limited output off bench
Bagley contributed two points (1-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
Bagley saw limited action in Denver's season opener, with Trevon Brazile logging more minutes and collecting 12 rebounds off the bench. The modest workload suggests Bagley could struggle to carve out a consistent fantasy role unless his playing time increases.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Struggles with shot
Braun recorded seven points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City.
Braun struggled to find his shooting touch, particularly from beyond the arc, but maintained a substantial workload in Denver's starting lineup. His playing time remains encouraging for fantasy purposes, though he'll need to improve his offensive efficiency to provide more consistent production.
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Nuggets' Trevon Brazile: Sees 18 minutes off bench
Brazile contributed four points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 12 rebounds over 18 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
Brazile made an immediate impact on the glass in Denver's season opener, collecting three offensive rebounds and nine defensive boards despite limited playing time. His shooting was inefficient, but the strong rebounding performance could help him earn additional opportunities in the frontcourt rotation.
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Nuggets' Alpha Diallo: Starts second half for Denver
Diallo closed with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
Diallo saw an expanded role after Cameron Johnson (ankle) was unable to return following halftime. If Johnson remains sidelined, Diallo could enter the starting lineup and see additional minutes, though his limited offensive production makes him a speculative fantasy option.
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Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: Quiet night off bench
DeRozan racked up 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT) and two rebounds across 28 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
DeRozan was relatively quiet in his Nuggets debut, despite ending as one of just three players to score double digits. He also turned the ball over five times during his 28 minutes on the court, capping off what was a disappointing performance. It appears as though DeRozan is going to be used as the team's sixth man, providing an offensive punch when Nikola Jokic is off the floor.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Struggles offensively in loss
Murray accumulated six points (2-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City.
Murray was ice cold from the field, with he and Nikola Jokic combining to shoot just 7-of-30 from the floor. While he did manage to grab double-digit boards, managers have to feel somewhat disappointed given the fact that a high draft pick was likely spent to get him in drafts. With that said, expect to see Murray get back on track when the Nuggets host the Pelicans on Saturday in what is a much more favorable matchup.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Modest performance in loss
Jokic contributed 13 points (5-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
Jokic started the season with a mediocre performance, at least by his lofty standards. He still managed to chip in across all major categories, providing managers with a sense of reassurance. Up against the might of the Thunder, it's not a total surprise to see Jokic struggling, much like Victor Wembanyama did on opening night. Cristicism aside, another elite fantasy season seems inevitable, likely ending with a top-three finish in all formats.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Drills three triples in loss
Gordon totaled 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 29 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
Gordon paced Denver in scoring and made treys, but it wasn't enough to help his team secure the victory. He enjoyed an efficient shooting performance, needing only nine attempts from the field to reach the 20-point threshold. This is a strong start to the 2026-27 campaign for Gordon, who averaged 16.2 points and 1.7 made treys over 36 regular-season games a year ago.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Fails to return Thursday
Johnson (ankle) didn't return to Thursday's game against Oklahoma City. He ended with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes.
Johnson was labeled questionable to return Thursday after suffering a right ankle sprain in the first half, but he failed to gain clearance to check back in. Alpha Diallo started the second half as a result and saw more opportunities in Johnson's absence. The 30-year-old can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against New Orleans until further notice.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Suffers ankle sprain
Johnson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a right ankle sprain, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Johnson picked up the injury at some point during the first half. DeMar DeRozan and Alpha Diallo could see more opportunities if Johnson is unable to return.
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Nuggets' Trevon Brazile: Not starting Thursday
Brazile won't start Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Brazile got the starting nod in Friday's preseason finale but will slide to the second unit in Denver's regular-season opener. The rookie forward is a candidate to enter the rotation Thursday due to Spencer Jones (hamstrings) being sidelined.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
84.0 (29th) |
96.0 (2nd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| C. Johnson SF Cameron Johnson SF | Ankle |
| A. Diallo SF Alpha Diallo SF | Wrist |
| S. Jones SF Spencer Jones SF | Hamstring |
| J. Strawther SF Julian Strawther SF | Knee |