DARIO ŠARIC NEWS

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103

Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes scoreless in spot start Saric provided zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one block across 17 minutes in Tuesday's 118-106 loss to the Celtics.

Impact With Nikola Jokic (illness) sitting out, Saric moved into his spot in the starting five in what was his first game action since Nov. 23. Saric had previously missed some game action in December with a sprained ankle, but the 30-year-old wasn't viewed as a rotation player at that time, with DeAndre Jordan having taking control of the backup center job. Moving forward, Saric's opportunities are likely going to be limited to games in which Jokic is out, as Saric is more capable of replicating Jokic's passing and floor-spacing ability than the other reserve centers on the roster (Jordan, Zeke Nnaji and PJ Hall). If Jokic is able to move past the illness in time for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Saric will likely move from the starting lineup to back outside of the rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Jokic Saric will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact The 30-year-old center will enter the starting five with Nikola Jokic (illness) sidelined for Tuesday's marquee matchup. Saric hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Nov. 23, and he has averaged 3.4 points and 3.5 rebounds across 13.6 minutes per game in 10 regular-season appearances (three starts).

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared Monday Saric (ankle) is available to face the Suns on Monday.

Impact Saric missed five games with a sprained left ankle before being a healthy scratch Sunday. He'll be available once again Monday, but he isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Suns Saric (ankle) is probable against the Suns on Monday.

Impact Saric was available to play Sunday against the Pelicans, but he never saw the floor after a lengthy injury absence -- he last appeared in a game on Nov. 23. If he suits up Monday, he'll likely have a limited role at best.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday against NOLA Saric (ankle) is available to play against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Saric has missed the Nuggets' last 10 games, partially due to a left ankle sprain. He was initially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, but he will be available off Denver's bench, though he's unlikely to see much playing time behind Nikola Jokic, DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Denver on home skid

New Orleans will try to end its three-game home slide when the Pelicans play Denver

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful to play Sunday Saric (ankle) is doubtful to play Saturday against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Saric has struggled to see consistent minutes as the backup center behind Nikola Jokic, but his injury issues haven't helped him, either. He's missed the last five games with a sprained left ankle, and the doubtful tag suggests he's unlikely to suit up Sunday. If that's the case, then DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji should continue to see steady run in the frontcourt behind Jokic,

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Thursday Saric (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Portland.

Impact Saric's absence streak extends to five games Thursday as he continues to tend to a sprained left ankle. Saric plays a minimal role when the Nuggets are at full health, so his absence shouldn't have any fantasy impact. His next chance to play will come Sunday at New Orleans -- the first leg of a back-to-back.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Portland hosts Denver on home losing streak

Portland looks to end its 3-game home slide with a victory over Denver

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Saric (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact Saric will miss a fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. However, he'd fallen out of the rotation before the injury cropped up, so his absence hasn't impacted fantasy hoops.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento takes on Denver, looks for 4th straight victory

Sacramento aims to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Denver

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out for Friday Saric (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Saric will miss a third consecutive outing while he deals with a sprained left ankle. The big man has fallen out of the rotation as of late, and he was held out of five consecutive games via coach's decision before picking up the ankle injury.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic's 48-point game

Denver hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Nikola Jokic scored 48 points in the Denver Nuggets' 141-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Now out Sunday Saric (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Saric will miss a second straight game due to an ankle injury. However, he wasn't part of the rotation before landing on the injury report, drawing five straight DNPs due to coach's decision.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Saric (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Saric may miss a second straight game due to an ankle injury. However, he wasn't part of the rotation before landing on the injury report, drawing five straight DNPs due to coach's decision.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic leads Denver against Atlanta after 56-point game

Denver plays the Atlanta Hawks after Nikola Jokic scored 56 points in the Nuggets' 122-113 loss to the Washington Wizards

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets

Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points and had little to celebrate afterward

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets

Jordan Poole scored 39 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame a career-high 56 by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 and snap their 16-game losing streak

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out vs. Wizards Saric (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Saric was a DNP-CD in his last five games, but now he misses Saturday's contest with an ankle injury. Regardless of whether he returns to hardwood for the second leg of this back-to-back set in Sunday's matchup against the Hawks, he's not going to see lots of minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday vs. Washington Saric (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Saric has fallen out of the rotation and is in jeopardy of missing a sixth consecutive matchup. The 30-year-old big man is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and he hasn't hit the double-digit mark in minutes since Nov. 19 (18 minutes).

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Saric won't start in Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Saric will head to the bench following the return of Nikola Jokic. Saric is averaging 1.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game off the bench this season in five appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted the 200th triple-double of his career on Tuesday night in a win over Memphis

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in loss Sunday Saric provided 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Saric has been starting in the absence of Nikola Jokic (personal). While it's unthinkable to imagine Saric replicating the numbers of the three-time MVP winner, he's also far from being a liability on either end of the court. As long as he remains in a starting role, Saric should continue to have a decent upside as a streaming option in most formats.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Saric is in the Nuggets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Despite being a healthy DNP over the Nuggets' last five games, Saric will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday due to Nikola Jokic (personal) being sidelined. Saric should see some more playing time with both Jokic and Aaron Gordon (calf) not playing.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE