Saric recorded eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), five assists and four boards in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 128-108 loss to the Rockets.
With Nikola Jokic (elbow) sidelined, Saric put together a well-rounded performance, matching his season-high assist total while he was at it. Since DeAndre Jordan, who got the spot start, struggled, there's a chance Saric could get the shoulder-tap if Jokic continues to miss time. His next opportunity to prove his worth comes Friday against the Heat.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Goes scoreless in spot start
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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.
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 time in December with a sprained ankle, but the 30-year-old wasn't viewed as a rotation player by that point in the season, 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 ahead of Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Saric will likely move from the starting lineup to back outside of the rotation.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Starting sans Jokic
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Saric will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
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).
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Cleared Monday
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Saric (ankle) is available to face the Suns on Monday.
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.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Probable against Suns
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Saric (ankle) is probable against the Suns on Monday.
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 Nov. 23. If he suits up Monday, he'll likely have a limited role at best.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Available Sunday against NOLA
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Saric (ankle) is available to play against the Pelicans on Sunday.
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.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Doubtful to play Sunday
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Saric (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Pelicans on Sunday.
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,
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Idle Thursday
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Saric (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Portland.
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.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Still out
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Saric (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings.
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.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Remains out for Friday
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Saric (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
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 due to coach's decision before picking up the ankle injury.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Now out Sunday
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Saric (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
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, failing to see the court in five straight games in coach's decisions.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Iffy for Sunday
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Saric (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
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.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Out vs. Wizards
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Saric (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Saric didn't play in any of the Nuggets' last five games in coach's decisions, but he apparently sprained his left ankle at some point during a recent practice and will miss Saturday's contest as a result. Regardless of whether he returns to hardwood for the second leg of a back-to-back set Sunday in Atlanta, he's unlikely to be a factor in the rotation.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Iffy for Saturday vs. Washington
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Saric is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards with a left ankle sprain.
Saric has been out of the rotation for the Nuggets' last five games, so he might have injured his ankle at some point during a recent practice. In any case, Saric's potential absence Saturday won't open up extra minutes for any of the Nuggets' other big men.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Returns to bench
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Saric won't start in Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Saric will head to the bench following the return of Nikola Jokic. Saric is averaging 1.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in his five outings off the bench this season.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Starting Friday
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Saric is in the Nuggets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
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.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Held scoreless
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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.
Three games into the season, it's been clear that Saric will have a limited role for Denver when everyone is healthy. He's averaging 9.0 minutes per contest and has a total of two points to his name thus far.
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Nuggets' Dario Saric: Lands in Denver
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Saric agreed Saturday with the Nuggets on a two-year, $10.6 million deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Saric appeared in 64 games (nine starts) with the Warriors in 2023-24 and averaged 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 17.2 minutes per regular-season contest, but he fell out of the rotation over the final month of the regular season. The 30-year-old should face less established competition for a reserve role in the Denver frontcourt and will likely enter training camp as the frontrunner to serve as the top backup at center to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
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Dario Saric: Triple-double versus Slovenia
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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.
Saric is currently an unrestricted free agent, and his play against Slovenia bodes well for his stock in free agency. The 30-year-old big man proved his worth as a passer and rebounder. His ability to play either position down low for whatever club he goes to next was also on display. Saric 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.
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Warriors' Dario Saric: Cleared to play
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Saric (knee) is available Friday against New Orleans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
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.
