VLATKO CANCAR NEWS

Set to play Sunday Cancar (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Cancar sat out Friday against Oklahoma City due to a non-COVID illness but will be back in action for the rematch. He could see slightly more playing time than usual Sunday since Michael Porter (personal) has been ruled out.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Cancar (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Cancar missed Friday's meeting with the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness and is at risk of missing a second straight tilt. With Nikola Jokic (hamstring) also listed as questionable, Denver may find themselves thin up front Sunday. If Cancar does not suit up, Zeke Nnaji and Jeff Green would be in line for larger workloads.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic sidelined by hamstring tightness

Denver big man Nikola Jokic missed the Nuggets’ game against Indiana on Friday night because of tightness in his left hamstring

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not with team Cancar (illness) isn't with the team ahead of Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Cancar was a late addition to the injury report with an illness and will presumably miss Friday's game after going home early. In his absence, Zeke Nnaji figures to see an uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Cancar is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Cancar was a late addition to the Nuggets' injury report, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against Indiana. If he's unavailable, Zeke Nnaji could see an uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Cancar (lower leg) is available for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Impact Cancar received the questionable tag for Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's matchup with the Magic, but he's been cleared to suit up versus the Trail Blazers. Prior to the absence, the 25-year-old averaged 5.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.2 minutes across Denver's previous five contests.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Cancar (lower leg) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Cancar missed Denver's last game due to a lower leg contusion and is at risk of missing a second consecutive contest. If that were to be the case, Christian Braun would be in line for another extended look off the bench.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Cancar (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando.

Impact Cancar was initially deemed probable for Sunday's matchup, but he was downgraded to questionable Sunday afternoon before being ruled out. It's unclear whether he'll be available Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, but Davon Reed and Christian Braun could see some playing time off the bench Sunday.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Cancar (lower leg) has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Cancar was initially deemed likely to play through his left lower leg contusion Sunday, but his status is murkier after being downgraded to questionable. Davon Reed and Christian Braun could see some minutes off the bench if Cancar is unable to suit up.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Sunday Cancar is probable for Sunday's game versus the Magic with a left lower leg contusion.

Impact Cancar will likely receive his typical 10-15 minutes off the bench if he's upgraded to available Sunday. However, the 25-year-old forward hasn't scored double-digit points since Jan. 5.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First career double-double Cancar logged 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Thursday's 122-91 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Cancar had the first double-double of his career Thursday, taking advantage of a Clippers team that apparently didn't feel like playing competitive basketball. While Cancar has shown flashes this season, his role is typically locked in at no more than 17 minutes per night. He can be considered for streaming purposes when the Nuggets are shorthanded, but beyond that, he has no tangible value outside of the deepest formats.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nudges 30 minutes in win Cancar totaled eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 win over the Kings.

Impact Cancar logged a ton of playing time when compared to his usual workload, playing at least 30 minutes for just the second time this season. With Zeke Nnaji in foul trouble and Bruce Brown going down with an ankle injury, Cancar was called upon to play a sizeable role. We saw flashes from him earlier in the season, so if Brown misses time with his injury, Cancar could be worth a flier, at least in slightly deeper formats.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs season-high seven boards Cancar posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 105-91 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Cancar saw his most minutes since Nov. 30 during Tuesday's blowout win and made the most of his extending playing time by grabbing a season-high seven boards. When the 2017 second-round pick plays more than 10 minutes (nine games), he's averaged 8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20.7 minutes. However, he likely won't reach that plateau anytime soon, as Michael Porter (heel) is expected to return to game action in the near future.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points off bench Cancar produced 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and five rebounds across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 120-100 victory over Houston.

Impact Cancar has been playing well off the bench for the Nuggets and delivered another strong performance here, missing just one shot from the field and recording double-digit scoring numbers for the third time across his last four appearances. While Cancar is not expected to start anytime soon, he's averaging 11.3 points per game during that four-game stretch.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray, Jokic guide Nuggets to 120-100 rout of Rockets

Jamal Murray scored 26 points, Nikola Jokic had 10 of his 12 assists in the first half and the Denver Nuggets cruised past the Houston Rockets 120-100 for their fourth straight win

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis: Early NBA MVP race has crowded field of candidates

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is quietly turning in another NBA MVP-worthy season

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excels from bench Cancar closed with 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 114-104 victory over the Clippers.

Impact With Michael Porter (heel) still inactive, Cancar continues to post impressive numbers. His solid play as a fill-in for the second unit could earn him more playing time even when Porter returns, so he's worth a spot on your fantasy watchlist.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlatko Cancar holds block party as Nuggets snatch NBA-best eighth road win over Clippers Vlatko Cancar held a block party and John Wall wasn’t invited.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gordon scores 29, Nuggets beat short-handed Clippers 114-104

Aaron Gordon scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 19 and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 114-104

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops season-high 20 points Cancar accumulated 19 points (7-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 131-126 overtime win over the Thunder.

Impact Cancar stepped up in a big way for the injury-depleted Nuggets, coming off the bench to score a season-high 20 points. As a player who is often out of the rotation, this was a career-best night for a player who has always had a small amount of intrigue about him. If Michael Porter (heel) is to miss more time, Cancar could be worth a look, at least in deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rare buzzer-beater helps outmanned Nuggets beat Mavs 98-97

Vlatko Cancar hit a buzzer-beater from near midcourt when the final 2 seconds of the first half were replayed after the break, and the outmanned Denver Nuggets went on to beat the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cracks 23 minutes in thumping loss Cancar finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 127-99 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Cancar played a whopping 23 minutes Friday, a garbage-time special if ever there was one. The Nuggets were blown out by the Mavericks, meaning the second and third units saw a ton of run down the stretch. Clearly, there are no moves to be made from a fantasy perspective, but it is nice to see the fringe guys getting some run.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic gets 50th triple-double, Mavs top shorthanded Nuggets

Luka Doncic scored 33 points in his 50th career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the shorthanded Denver Nuggets 127-99 in the first of consecutive meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets' Murray ready to rejoin forces with 2-time MVP Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' band of Jamal Murray, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. is back together

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming back to Denver Cancar and the Nuggets agreed to a three-year deal with a final-year team option Thursday, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Drafted by the Nuggets with the 49th overall pick in 2017, Cancar has seen sparse action with Denver over the past three seasons. Last year, in 11.7 minutes per game across 15 appearances, he averaged 4.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE