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• Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Plays off bench Tuesday

  30D ago • By RotoWire

  Jordan (rest) scored six points (2-3 FG, 2-6 3Pt) while adding nine rebounds and an assist across 17 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 124-94 preseason loss to the Thunder. Jordan returned to the hardwood after not playing in Denver's previous two preseason games. The veteran big man is expected to be a depth option off the bench and will likely be the third- or fourth-string center, with Dario Saric and Zeke Nnaji competing for the backup role behind Nikola Jokic.

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• Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Didn't play Sunday

  10/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  Jordan did not play during Sunday's preseason game against the Suns. Jordan got a second consecutive game off, which isn't surprising as the team continues to monitor the play of Dario Saric and Zeke Nnaji, who are competing for the backup center role. Jordan will have another opportunity to suit up against the Thunder on Tuesday.

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• Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Staying in Denver

  06/30/2024 • By RotoWire

  Jordan agreed Saturday with the Nuggets on a one-year, $3.6 million deal, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports. Jordan will bring veteran leadership to the locker room in Denver while also occasionally mixing into the rotation as a backup at center to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. During his second season in Denver in 2023-24, Jordan made 36 appearances (two starts) and averaged 3.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.4 blocks in 11.0 minutes per contest.

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• Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Muted role again Tuesday

  04/03/2024 • By RotoWire

  Jordan accumulated two rebounds in six minutes during Tuesday's 110-105 win over the Spurs. Jordan played just six minutes in the win, continuing to serve as nothing more than a depth piece. As long as Nikola Jokic is on the floor, Jordan has no fantasy value outside of situational streaming.

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• Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Starting against Portland

  03/24/2024 • By RotoWire

  Jordan is in the starting lineup to face the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Jordan will get the starting nod at center due to the absence of Nikola Jokic (hip). Jordan has made just one start this season for the Nuggets, and he hasn't made much of an impact overall. In 30 appearances, he's averaging just 4.0 points and 4.4 rebounds across 11.2 minutes per game.

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