AUSTIN RIVERS NEWS

Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets hand Nets 8th loss in a row

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 124-104 win over Brooklyn, extending the Nets’ losing streak to eight games

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers hip injury Sunday Rivers (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Nets, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Rivers sported a noticeable limp as he headed to the locker room after initially suffering the injury. While he's listed as questionable, the backup point guard remains in the locker room to begin the fourth quarter. In his absence, Will Barton has operated as the small forward on the second unit while Bones Hyland and Bryn Forbes handle the guard spots.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Rivers (hip) is available for Sunday's game versus Brooklyn.

Impact Rivers was considered probable, so it's hardly a surprise he'll be suiting up against the Nets. The 29-year-old has averaged 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 21.8 minutes while shooting 28.6 percent from the field over the past four games.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Nets Rivers is probable for Sunday's matchup against the Nets due to right hip flexor tightness.

Impact Rivers has struggled lately, as he's shot just 28.6 percent from the field for 4.0 points across the past four games. He'll look to correct that Sunday despite the sore hip.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duke-UNC: Austin Rivers reflects on game-winner 10 years later

Almost a decade later, Duke alum Austin Rivers shares with Andy Katz his memories of a legendary buzzer-beater against UNC.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Joins starting five Rivers will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact With Aaron Gordon currently dealing with a sore left hamstring, Rivers will take his place in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the second half of Denver's back-to-back set. The 29-year-old is averaging 6.6 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 21.3 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in start Rivers accumulated 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 116-105 win over the Pelicans.

Impact With Will Barton (illness) sidelined, Rivers drew his 12th start of the season. The veteran point guard was efficient from the field en route to his 11th double-digit scoring outing of the season. When Barton eventually returns to the lineup, Rivers will likely compete with Bryn Forbes for backup minutes. As a reserve, Rivers has averaged 6.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 17.5 minutes, which isn't enough production to be worthy of fantasy consideration.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat Pelicans 116-105

Nikola Jokic scored 22 of his 29 points in the second half to go with 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off the under-manned New Orleans Pelicans 116-105

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic, Rivers team up to help Nuggets top Nets, 124-118

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Rivers added 25 points off the bench and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 124-118 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet performance Sunday Rivers totaled 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 117-111 win over the Pistons.

Impact Rivers returned to the starting lineup Sunday but was unable to produce a 12-team worthy line. The 34 minutes is certainly encouraging but as we know from previous campaigns, Rivers is nothing more than a situational streaming option, and even that is a bit of a stretch. Fantasy managers are typically better served to take a flier on a player with at least a skerrick of upside.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Rivers will start Sunday's game against the Pistons, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports.

Impact With Jeff Green (quad) and JaMychal Green (COVID-19 protocols) both sidelined, in addition to Bones Hyland (illness), the Nuggets will go with Rivers at shooting guard alongside Monte Morris, Will Barton, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic. Rivers did not see the floor in Friday's game against the Grizzlies, though he did play seven minutes off the bench in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant scores 38, Grizzlies knock off Jokic, Nuggets 122-118

Ja Morant scored 38 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame Nikola Jokic’s fourth straight triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-118

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic has 49, triple-double as Nuggets edge Clippers in OT

Nikola Jokic had 49 points, 14 rebounds and fed Aaron Gordon for a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in overtime for his 10th assist to give the Denver Nuggets a 130-128...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off injury report Rivers (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact After a two-game absence, Rivers will return. Across his past 12 appearances, he's averaged 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.8 minutes.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Rivers (non-COVID illness) participated in Tuesday's practice, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Rivers has missed back-to-back games due to a non-COVID illness, but after practicing Tuesday, it appears he will likely be able to suit up Wednesday. The Nuggets' backcourt is actually near full strength, so the veteran point guard will have to compete for backup minutes with Facundo Campazzo and Bones Hyland.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gobert has double-double, Jazz beat Nuggets 125-102

Rudy Gobert had 18 points and 19 rebounds in his return to Utah’s lineup, Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and the Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 125-102

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Sunday Rivers (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Rivers will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Clippers.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Rivers (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Rivers missed Saturday's matchup with the Lakers due to the non-COVID illness, and he's questionable for the second half of the back-to-back set. Davon Reed could see more run if Rivers is out again Sunday.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has 8th triple-double, Nuggets rout Lakers, 133-96

Nikola Jokic had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 133-96

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday Rivers (illness) is out Saturday against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact As expected, Rivers will sit out due to a non-COVID illness. In his absence, Facundo Campazzo and Bones Hyland could see more minutes.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Saturday Rivers (illness) is expected to be out Saturday against the Lakers, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Rivers will likely sit out for the first time since Dec. 15. In his absence, Facundo Campazzo and Bones Hyland could see more minutes.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Lakers Rivers is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Rivers came off the bench in three of the last four games and averaged 9.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 26.5 minutes per contest. If he's unavailable Saturday, Davon Reed and Jeff Green will likely see increased playing time.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers rally from 25 down in 2nd half, stun Nuggets 87-85

The Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 25-point deficit in the second half for a stunning 87-85 victory over the Denver Nuggets

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic has 22 points, 18 rebounds, Nuggets beat Thunder 99-95

Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 18 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-95 on Sunday night

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets' Austin Rivers hits back at Warriors announcers over disrespectful comments Austin Rivers has hit back at Warriors announcers, who he said made “disrespectful” comments about him and his teammate, Facundo Campazzo, d...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM