DENVER NUGGETS NEWS

Zeke Nnaji - Questionable Friday Nnaji (knees) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets, freelance writer T.J. McBride reports.

Impact Nnaji continues to deal with sore knees and hasn't played since Feb. 11. If he returns Friday, he could have his minutes monitored.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Barton - Running cold from distance Barton finished with six points (1-10 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 26 minutes Wednesday in the Nuggets' 119-107 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Barton has been limited to just nine points between his last two games, largely a result of his ice-cold shooting from downtown. He's gone 0-for-14 on three-point attempts during that two-game stretch, dropping his season-long rate from 37.3 percent to 35.7. Barton's track record suggests he should bounce back sooner or later, and a matchup Friday with a Hornets squad that allows the second-most three-pointers per game (13.9) represents a good opportunity for 31-year-old to correct course.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston plays Denver, aims to break road slide

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bones Hyland - Posts 19 efficient points Wednesday Hyland racked up 19 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 119-107 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Hyland played less than a minute due to a sore left ankle in Denver's win over Portland on Sunday. The rookie guard was able to log 22 minutes Wednesday, however, and he finished second on the team in scoring with 19 points. That output came quite efficiently, as Hyland made five of six shots from three-point range and went 6-for-8 from the field overall. He's shown flashes of offensive excellence throughout the campaign, but Hyland's role is still too inconsistent to warrant consideration in standard 12-team fantasy leagues.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryn Forbes - Drains five triples in loss Forbes notched 18 points (5-12 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-107 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Forbes took all but one of his shot attempts from beyond the arc, and he finished with five three-pointers for the second straight contest. As usual, the sharpshooter contributed little else in the box score, though his three assists were his most since Feb. 6. Forbes' lack of peripheral stats makes him difficult to roster in fantasy despite his long-range ability.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Provides double-double despite loss Jokic ended Wednesday's 119-107 loss to the Thunder with 22 points (10-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes.

Impact Jokic was the only Denver starter to register double-digit scoring on a night when the unit went a miserable 1-for-25 from three-point range. That helps explain why Jokic collected just four assists, but the reigning NBA MVP still produced a healthy stat line with 22 points and 16 boards. Jokic has posted a double-double or triple-double in each of his 16 appearances since Jan. 23, and he remains one of fantasy's most explosive and reliable producers.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Roby lead Thunder by Nuggets, 119-107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, Isaiah Roby added a career-high 26 and the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder beat the heavily favored Denver Nuggets 119-107

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Rivers - Will play Wednesday Rivers (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Rivers was reportedly dealing with a non-COVID illness ahead of Wednesday night's matchup with Oklahoma City, but it appears he feels good enough to play. He should be available for his usual reserve role in Denver's backcourt, barring any setbacks. Rivers is averaging 6.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 21.2 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeke Nnaji - Out again Wednesday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji will miss a seventh consecutive game as he continues to deal with bilateral knee soreness. The 20-year-old hasn't played since Feb. 11, but his next opportunity to return will be Friday against the Rockets.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Rivers - Questionable Wednesday Rivers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Rivers topped 20 minutes of playing time in each of his last four appearances, and he averaged 8.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.5 minutes per game during that time. If he's unavailable Wednesday, Davon Reed and Jeff Green should see increased playing time.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

JaMychal Green: Alabama pair 'just want the smoke' Two former state prep stars have helped the Denver Nuggets surge in the NBA.

MARCH 2, 2022 • AL.COM

REPORT: Micheal Porter Jr. to Scrimmage With Nuggets G-League Team ' SLAM The Nuggets have been plagued by injuries this season, but reports indicate that one of the team's two big missing pieces could be back to f...

MARCH 2, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Bones Hyland - Not listed on injury report Hyland (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Hyland played just one minute before exiting Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers due to left ankle soreness. It's a positive sign to see the rookie omitted from the injury report, and he should return to his usual workload Wednesday. He averaged 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 29.6 minutes across 11 appearances (three starts) during February.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeke Nnaji - Questionable for Wednesday's game Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji has missed six straight games due to bilateral knee soreness. The questionable tag doesn't bring much optimism, as he was listed as questionable ahead of Denver's last three contests before ultimately being ruled out.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. progresses to 1-on-1 work, will practice with G League soon, source says Nuggets coach Michael Malone leaned on the basket stanchion, watching carefully at the end of Tuesday’s practice as Michael Porter Jr. went...

MARCH 1, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Michael Porter Jr. - Will continue rehab in G League The Nuggets are planning to send Porter (back) to the G League's Grand Rapids Gold to scrimmage later this week, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Singer adds that the Nuggets rarely go through full practices at this point in the season, so the stint in the G League will give Porter a better opportunity to get his legs under him before making an eventual return to game action. The 23-year-old forward was able to go through 1-on-1 drills during practice Tuesday, and Sam Amick of the Athletic reports that Denver is anticipating his return to the lineup sometime between mid-to-late March.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver faces Oklahoma City, seeks 5th straight home win

Denver comes into a matchup against Oklahoma City after winning four straight home games

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeler: From DeMarcus Cousins to COVID, this Nuggets season feels like coach Michael Malone's best work in Denver. No Jamal Murray. Crumbs from Michael Porter Jr. That the Nuggets are on a pace for 48 wins says a lot about Nikola Jokic, the reigning NBA M...

MARCH 1, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

NBA odds: 3 title longshot futures to bet on now

Looking for a couple of longshots to bet on in the NBA? Here's a look at three teams with long odds that present value to win the title.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Jeff Green - Posts diverse line in blowout win Green supplied 14 points (4-5 FG, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 21 minutes Sunday in the Nuggets' 124-92 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Green returned to double figures in the scoring column for the first time in four games, but it took some near-flawless shooting to get there. While the 35-year-old should be entrenched in a starting role for at least a couple more weeks while the Nuggets await the potential return of Michael Porter (back), Green's game-to-game inconsistencies make him a better fit in deep leagues rather than standard 12-team formats.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryn Forbes - Catches fire from downtown Forbes posted 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes Sunday in the Nuggets' 124-92 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Forbes hit at least five three-pointers in a game for the fourth time this season, but as was the case in each of those other three contests, he offered little supporting production. Even if Forbes captures a consistent 25-plus-minute role for an extended period of time, he should be viewed as little more than an elite streaming option for three-pointers.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeMarcus Cousins - Excels in blowout win Cousins finished with 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block across 18 minutes Sunday in the Nuggets' 124-92 win over the Trail...

Impact Cousins sat out Thursday in the Nuggets' first game coming out of the All-Star break while he worked to finalize a rest-of-season contract with the team, but he re-entered the rotation for both ends of Denver's weekend back-to-back set. After providing nine points, eight rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 14 minutes in Saturday's win over the Spurs, Cousins raised his production Sunday while getting a slight uptick in playing time due to the blowout. The four-time All-Star should remain a reliable contributor on a per-minute basis, but because he's unlikely to garner more than 20 minutes in a given game while backing up reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Cousins is best reserved for 14-team leagues or deeper.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

JaMychal Green - Posts double-double in blowout Green provided 20 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and one block across 27 minutes Sunday in the Nuggets' 124-92 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Thanks to Denver racing out to a 17-point halftime lead, Green was able to benefit from some extra run after playing no more than 20 minutes in any game since Jan. 7. Green took full advantage of the elevated playing time, claiming his first double-double of the season while delivering value in the defensive categories. The stellar all-around outing was nice to see for those that streamed Green or used him in DFS contests, but he's not expected to see a major change in his fantasy outlook moving forward as a result of the performance.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE