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 WizardsDECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press
DARIO ŠARIC #20 - CENTER - SACRAMENTO KINGS
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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 afterwardDECEMBER 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 streakDECEMBER 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 MemphisNOVEMBER 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
Held scoreless Saric chipped in zero points (0-3 FG), one rebound and one assist across five minutes during Monday's 127-125 overtime win over the Raptors.
Impact Three games into the season, it's been evidently clear that Saric is going to have a limited role at best for Denver. He's averaging 9.0 minutes per contest and has a total of two points to his name thus far.
OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Unable to defend their NBA title, Nuggets duo Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic ready to lead new quest
The Denver Nuggets were unable to defend their NBA crownSEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Signs with Nuggets Saric has signed a two-year, $10.6 million deal with the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Saric will add some depth in the frontcourt for the Nuggets, but he's likely to play off the bench most of the time. He averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 17.2 minutes over 64 regular-season games with the Warriors last season.
JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Triple-double versus Slovenia Saric accumulated 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds and 10 assists across 32 minutes in Croatia's 108-92 win over Slovenia on Tuesday.
Impact Saric is currently an unrestricted free agent, and his play against Slovenia bodes well for his stock in free agency. The 30-year-old proved his worth as a passer and rebounder, as well as his ability to play either position down low for whatever club he goes to next. Saric averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 17.2 minutes with the Warriors last season.
JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Saric (knee) is available Friday against New Orleans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Saric hasn't been much of a factor within Golden State's rotation of late, but he'll be active if needed. He's appeared in one game since March 20.
APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Still dealing with knee pain Saric (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to right knee lateral joint pain.
Impact Saric made his first appearance since March 20 on Thursday, playing six minutes during a win over Portland. He'll likely be available for the second half of Golden State's back-to-back set, but Saric isn't guaranteed playing time.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets six minutes in return Saric (knee) finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in six minutes Thursday in the Warriors' 100-92 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Saric made his first appearance since March 20 after missing each of Golden State's previous seven games with right knee lateral joint pain. He checked into the game with 5:35 remaining in the second quarter and played the rest of the half, but Saric wasn't summoned from the bench at any point in the second half. Saric will likely drop out of the rotation if Draymond Green (knee) is able to return for the second leg of the Warriors' back-to-back set Friday versus the Pelicans.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Portland Saric (knee) is available for Thursday's game against Portland.
Impact Saric has been sidelined since March 20, but the veteran forward could potentially see a handful of minutes with Draymond Green resting a minor knee issue.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Now expected to play Thursday Saric (knee) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Impact Saric has been upgraded from questionable to probable Thursday despite dealing with right knee lateral joint line pain. With Draymond Green (knee) out, Saric could receive increased playing time against Portland.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Thursday Saric (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Impact Saric hasn't played since March 20 as he continues to deal with right knee soreness. If the 29-year-old forward is ruled out, it won't impact Golden State's rotation.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Saric (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Saric hasn't played since March 20 and hasn't seen double-digit minutes since March 3. His continued absence shouldn't impact the rotation, as Trayce Jackson-Davis has cemented himself as the top center on Golden State's roster over the last two months.
APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Jazz Saric (knee) will not play against the Jazz on Sunday.
Impact Saric will miss his sixth game in a row Sunday, and the Warriors continue to rule him out a day in advance which isn't a great sign.
APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday Saric (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Mavericks.
Impact Saric's absence streak will extend to five games Friday while dealing with a right knee injury. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Utah.
APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Saric (knee) isn't listed on Golden State's injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Saric missed three straight games due to a knee injury but is cleared to play Thursday. However, the veteran has been an inconsistent part of the Warriors' rotation after the emergence of Trayce Jackson-Davis.
APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Tuesday Saric (knee) won't play Tuesday against Dallas.
Impact Saric will miss his third straight matchup due to a right knee injury, but his continued absence shouldn't be of much concern given he's on the outside of the rotation looking in. The 29-year-old's next opportunity to suit up will arrive Thursday in Houston.
APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday Saric (knee) will not play Sunday against the Spurs.
Impact Saric will miss his second game in a row Sunday, and it's not a good sign if he's getting ruled out a day in advance. Prior to this injury, Saric was on the outskirts of the rotation.
MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
