ZEKE NNAJI NEWS

Connelly leaves Nuggets for similar role with Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have brought in Denver Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly to take a similar role

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back after long absence Nnaji (knees) played 26 minutes in Sunday's 146-141 overtime loss to the Lakers, finishing with five points (1-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists.

Impact Suiting up for the first time since March 9 and for only the second time since the All-Star break, Nnaji was expected to have a minute restriction in his return from a right foot surgery, but any playing-time limit wasn't evident in his workload during the regular-season finale. Nnaji was far from productive during his time on the court, however, and he could find himself on the outside of head coach Michael Malone's rotation when the Nuggets begin their first-round playoff series against the Warriors on Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available on minutes limit Nnaji will be available for Sunday's game against the Lakers, but he'll face a minutes restriction, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Nnaji has played in only one game since mid-February, so it's a great sign that he'll be able to get back on the floor before the start of the playoffs. However, he'll likely see fairly limited action Sunday, as the Nuggets will be careful not to over-extend his workload given how much time he's missed.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Sunday Nnaji (knee) is trending toward playing in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lakers, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji has been dealing with sore knees for a while, and he's appeared in just one of the past 26 games. However, the hope is presumably for him to get one game in before the playoffs.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles visits Denver on 5-game road slide

Los Angeles comes into a matchup against Denver after losing five road games in a row

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denver hosts Memphis after Jokic's 41-point game

Denver hosts the Memphis Grizzlies after Nikola Jokic scored 41 points in the Denver Nuggets' 116-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Antonio puts road win streak on the line against Denver

San Antonio heads into a matchup against Denver as winners of four games in a row on the road

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top scorers square off in Los Angeles-Denver matchup

LeBron James and Nikola Jokic square off in a matchup of two of the league's top scorers when Los Angeles and Denver take the court

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out, no updates Nnaji (knee) remains out indefinitely.

Impact Nnaji has been battling a knee issue since before the All-Star break, and he's only appeared in one game since Feb. 11. At this point, it's fairly unlikely that he comes back before the postseason.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver plays Minnesota, seeks 4th straight victory

Denver looks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Wednesday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers.

Impact Nnaji will miss a 10th straight game due to bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to return will come Friday against Minnesota.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on Denver, looks to end 4-game slide

Indiana aims to break its four-game slide when the Indiana Pacers take on Denver

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Hornets

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Charlotte averaging 26.3 points per game

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Monday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Hornets.

Impact Nnaji will miss a ninth straight game due to bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Pacers.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City visits Denver on 4-game road skid

Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with Denver as losers of four road games in a row

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix seeks 60th win of season in matchup with Denver

Phoenix will try to earn its 60th victory this season when the Suns face the Denver Nuggets

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Thursday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Nnaji will miss an eighth consecutive game due to bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to return will come Saturday against the Thunder.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Nnaji is slated to miss a seventh consecutive game due to bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Suns.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver hosts Los Angeles on 3-game home skid

Denver is looking to end its 3-game home slide with a win over Los Angeles

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Sunday Nnaji (knee) won't play Sunday against the Celtics.

Impact Nnaji will miss a sixth straight game due to bilateral knee soreness. His next opportunity to retake the court will be Tuesday against the Clippers.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Nnaji will miss a fifth consecutive game as he continues to manage bilateral knee soreness. His next chance to return will be Sunday against the Celtics.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Nnaji (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland, Nuggets reporter T.J. McBride reports.

Impact Nnaji continues to be listed as questionable on a game-to-game basis, but he's made just one appearance since Feb. 11, so it's unclear if he truly has a realistic chance to return Friday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Nnaji (knee) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Nnaji continues to deal with a knee injury, and Wednesday will mark his 14th absence in the last 15 games.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday's game Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Nnaji has missed 13 of the Nuggets' past 14 games due to a lingering knee issue. Even if he does return to action Wednesday, the big man will likely be limited.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards face the Nuggets on 4-game slide

Washington will try to end its four-game slide when the Washington Wizards play Denver

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS