Nnaji will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Knicks.
The Nuggets are getting healthy again, so Nnaji could find himself out of the rotation Friday evening. The 25-year-old big man is averaging 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Drawing rare start
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Nnaji will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Nnaji will step into the starting lineup despite logging just 12 total minutes over his last two appearances. Jonas Valanciunas will retreat to a bench role with Nnaji drawing the start, his first since Jan. 23.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Headed to bench
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Nnaji will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons.
Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is back after a one-game absence, which will result in Nnaji returning to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Nnaji owns averages of 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Double-double in starting role
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Nnaji contributed 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 102-100 win over Milwaukee.
Nnaji had topped 30 minutes just once this season entering Friday, but with both Jonas Valanciunas (calf) and Nikola Jokic (knee) sidelined, the 25-year-old was pressed into a starting role, logging 37 minutes and recording his second double-double of the season in a win. While he's likely to shift back to a bench role behind Valanciunas as soon as Sunday, productive minutes from Nnaji at center would be valuable as Denver continues to navigate Jokic's extended absence.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Starting vs. Milwaukee
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Nnaji will start against the Bucks on Friday.
With Jonas Valanciunas (calf) joining Nikola Jokic (knee) on the sidelines for the second half of this back-to-back set, Nnaji will get the starting nod at center. The 25-year-old center has seen increased playing time due to injuries in January, during which he has averaged 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per tilt.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Reduced role in win
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Nnaji finished Thursday's 107-97 win over Washington with four points (2-3 FG) and one rebound in 10 minutes.
With Jonas Valanciunas thriving in his return to action, Nnaji saw a reduced role in Thursday's win. With Nikola Jokic (knee) also eyeing a return in the near future, Nnaji's window to provide streaming appeal in deeper formats appears to be closing.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Quiet outing in win
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Nnaji finished with four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 118-109 victory over the Mavericks.
This wasn't Nnaji's best showing, and it's still hard to make the case for him outside of very deep leagues. Over his last four games, he's seeing 22.1 minutes per contest with 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks and 0.3 three-pointers. Additionally, Nikola Jokic (knee) has been cleared for on-court work and is hoping to return in late January or early February.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Double-doubles in win
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Nnaji amassed 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 108-104 win over Milwaukee.
Nnaji recorded his first double-double of the season in what was arguably his best game of the campaign. DaRon Holmes was a healthy scratch Sunday, as the Nuggets opted to roll with Aaron Gordon at center. Nnaji made his presence felt off the bench, and with so many injuries in Denver, he's suddenly on the fantasy radar as someone to monitor.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Adds double figures off bench
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Nnaji provided 12 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 win over the Celtics.
Nnaji struggled to find his shooting touch in this one, but he still managed to score in double figures for the third time in four games by getting to the charity stripe. He saw a healthy dose of playing time Wednesday despite Aaron Gordon being active off the bench for the second time in three games. However, Nnaji could begin to see his opportunities dwindle once Gordon returns to the starting lineup.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Scores 21 points in win
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Nnaji closed Monday's 125-124 overtime win over the 76ers with 21 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes.
Nnaji matched his career-high mark of 21 points, as he was able to take advantage of some extra minutes with the Nuggets sitting multiple starters for the second leg of this back-to-back set. DaRon Holmes has been pretty underwhelming as Denver's fill-in starter at center, so it will be interesting to see if Nnaji can leapfrog him. If that happens, Nnaji could certainly be an interesting pickup in the short term.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Season-high 13 points
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Nnaji racked up 13 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 113-108 loss to the Cavaliers.
Nnaji dropped a season-high 13 points, playing as the backup center behind DaRon Holmes. Although this was basically a minutes split, it should be noted that Holmes picked up two quick fouls, allowing Nnaji to enter the game earlier than expected. Both could have some limited value for the foreseeable future, although Holmes remains the priority add at this point.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Logs 12 minutes in win
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Nnaji posted two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 victory over the Pacers.
Nnaji has logged over 10 minutes only four times this season and has been rather unproductive with his time on the court, averaging 3.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in those games. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) out for the next several weeks, Nnaji will inevitably see more playing time, but his nonexistent production makes him a non-factor in fantasy leagues.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Returns to bench
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Nnaji isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Nnaji made a spot start Wednesday due to the absence of Aaron Gordon, but Gordon is back in action Friday. Nnaji logged two points, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 27 minutes during the start, but he hadn't seen more than six minutes in a game previously.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Starting sans Gordon
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Nnaji is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Nnaji hasn't played more than six minutes in a game this season and has been a fringe rotation player for Denver. However, with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) sidelined, Nnaji will draw the start. Despite being part of the first unit, Nnaji's workload could vary greatly depending on how he performs, as Denver could easily turn to Spencer Jones or Peyton Watson for prolonged minutes at the power forward spot.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Will play Saturday
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Nnaji (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Nnaji is working through a minor ankle injury, but it won't prevent him from suiting up in Saturday's home game. He has seen sparse playing time while operating in a depth role at center this season.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Probable for Saturday
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Nnaji (ankle) is probable to play Saturday against the Pacers.
Nnaji is dealing with a minor ankle injury that he is expected to play through. Check back for official word on his status closer to tipoff.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Available to play Friday
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Nnaji (ankle) will be available to play Friday against the Warriors.
Nnaji was listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. However, he's averaging just 3.7 minutes per game this season, so he can safely remain on the waiver wire.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Probable for Friday
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Nnaji is probable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a right ankle sprain.
Nnaji seems likely to suit up Friday, but even if he does, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside. The big man is averaging 2.0 points and 0.3 boards across 3.7 minutes per game in his three appearances off the bench this season.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Added five steals in preseason loss
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Nnaji posted five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five steals and three rebounds in Friday's 94-91 preseason loss to Oklahoma City.
Nnaji had another quiet night offensively, but tallying five steals is not to be ignored. While he is not projected to be in the rotation for Denver's regular-season opener against the Warriors on Thursday, Nnaji may be able to carve out a role for himself if he continues to display defensive intensity.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Held scoreless in loss
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Nnaji notched zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in 10 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Nnaji's 2024-25 season was quite a disappointment, as he struggled to hold down a spot at the end of the rotation. He made 57 total appearances, averaging 10.7 minutes per night with 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds. He was mentioned in the rumor mill quite a lot around the trade deadline, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the Nuggets entertained offers this offseason.
