Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery
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Cancar (knee) will be re-evaluated in eight weeks following left knee surgery, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
Cancar's injury woes with his left knee continue after initially tearing his ACL last summer while playing for Slovenia. Cancar only appeared in four contests this season, so Denver's current rotation will be unfazed. In the big picture, the 27-year-old wing ascended to 14.8 minutes while connecting on 37.4 percent of 1.9 threes per game across 60 appearances in 2022-23, but his momentum has been entirely stalled since.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Out indefinitely
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Head coach Mike Malone said Thursday that Cancar (knee) is out for the foreseeable future, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Cancar suffered a left knee sprain during Tuesday's game versus the Grizzlies and had already missed all of the 2023-24 season after suffering an ACL tear of the same knee. While Cancar is without an official timetable for a return, the 27-year-old forward looks to be headed for an extended absence.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Out for remainder of game
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Cancar has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against Memphis due to a left knee sprain, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. He'll finish with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four rebounds across 11 minutes.
Cancar left the game at the 3:47 mark of the second quarter after landing awkwardly on his left leg following a dunk. The Nuggets are labeling his knee injury as a sprain, but the forward will likely undergo further testing to make sure there is no structural damage to his knee.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Heads to locker room Tuesday
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Cancar (knee) went back to the locker room with 3:47 remaining in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against Memphis, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
Cancar threw down a dunk but landed awkwardly on his left leg and grabbed at his left knee. The forward tore his ACL in the same knee last year, and it is unlikely he will return to the game. If Cancar remains out, he will finish with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four rebounds across 11 minutes.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Available Sunday
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Cancar (ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Cancar is available to suit up while dealing with a lingering ankle sprain. The 27-year-old forward suited up for the first time since the regular-season opener in Friday's loss to Indiana, during which he posted two points, two rebounds and one block across eight minutes.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Probable to play Sunday
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Cancar is probable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain.
Cancar played two minutes in the loss to the Pelicans on Friday, and while he's not fully recovered from the ankle sprain that caused him to miss six games, the probable tag suggests he should be able to suit up. With Aaron Gordon (calf) and Nikola Jokic (personal) sidelined, there are theoretically more minutes available for Cancar.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Gets light minutes in return
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Cancar (ankle) logged two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one block in eight minutes off the bench in Fridays' 101-94 loss to the Pelicans.
Before missing the Nuggets' last six games with a sprained ankle, Cancar had been left outside of the rotation, but he was able to pick up some backup minutes in the frontcourt with Aaron Gordon (calf) and Nikola Jokic (personal) sitting out. The Nuggets could get Jokic back for Sunday's game at Memphis, but with Gordon's return still weeks away, Cancar could have the opportunity to retain a regular role on the second unit. However, Cancar's playing time is unlikely to climb substantially from what he received Friday, so he's still a long way from getting enough minutes to pop up on the fantasy radar.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Returning Friday
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Cancar (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Cancar had missed the Nuggets' last six games due to a sprained ankle, but he'll be available off the bench Friday. Though Cancar doesn't project to hold a major role in the rotation for the balance of the season, he could see healthy minutes off the bench Friday with Nikola Jokic (personal) away from the team and with Aaron Gordon (calf) weeks away from a return.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Ruled questionable for Friday
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Cancar (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Cancar has missed the Nuggets' last six games with a sprained right ankle, but he could be ready to return to action Friday. With Aaron Gordon (ankle) out, Peyton Watson has settled into a starting role at power forward, but Cancar could have an opportunity to enter the rotation as Watson's backup.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Returns to practice
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Cancar (ankle) participated in the live portions of practice Thursday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Cancar is nearing a return to action after missing Denver's last six contests with a sprained right ankle. However, Cancar is unlikely to receive significant playing time even when available.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Another absence coming
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Cancar (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Cancar will miss a sixth straight game due to the sprained right ankle and is without a clear timeline for a return. He hadn't been included in head coach Michael Malone's rotation before he suffered the injury.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Remains sidelined
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Cancar (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Heat.
Cancar hasn't played since Oct. 24 due to a sprained right ankle. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Dallas.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Out again Wednesday
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Cancar (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City.
Cancar sprained his right ankle last week and will miss a fourth straight contest to begin November. The forward hadn't been a regular part of the Denver rotation prior to suffering the injury.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Cancar (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.
Cancar is expected to miss his seventh straight contest Wednesday while dealing with a sprained right ankle. However, his anticipated absence won't significantly affect Denver's rotation.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Out once again Monday
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Cancar (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Cancar has appeared in only one regular-season game thus far, during which he played two minutes and logged one rebound in the season-opening loss to the Thunder. The 27-year-old's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday versus the Thunder.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Unlikely to play Monday
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Cancar (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Cancar's expected absence shouldn't impact Denver's rotation. He's made only one appearance this season, playing two minutes during the season-opening loss to Oklahoma City.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Won't play Saturday
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Cancar (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Cancar will miss a second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance at suiting up will be Monday against the Raptors.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Likely out Saturday
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Cancar (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Jazz.
Cancar will likely miss his fifth straight contest Saturday while dealing with a sprained right ankle. However, Cancar is unlikely to receive significant playing time even when available.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: Out Friday
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Cancar (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Cancar hasn't been part of Denver's regular rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact much. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Utah.
