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Western Northwest Standings

Team W-L L10 STRK
47-20 7-3 W2
47-21 6-4 W3
47-21 8-2 L1
29-39 2-8 L2
19-49 3-7 L3

2023 Stats

STATS MPG
Minutes Per Game
PPG
Points Per Game
FG%
Field Goal Percentage
RPG
Rebounds Per Game
APG
Assists Per Game
Regular Season 9.8 3.2 44.9 2.1 0.6

Top Zeke Nnaji News

  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Dealing with low back pain

    Nnaji is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to low back pain.

    Nnaji has appeared in 16 straight games, averaging 10.9 minutes during that stretch. If he's sidelined Tuesday, Peyton Watson and DeAndre Jordan would be candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Muted impact in win

    Nnaji ended with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist in six minutes during Thursday's 130-127 victory over Golden State.

    Nnaji has scored just 10 total points across his last eight appearances. While he is averaging 0.9 blocks over that span, Nnaji has not received a large enough role in Denver's frontcourt to garner serious fantasy consideration.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Scores 14 points

    Nnaji had 14 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 130-104 victory over the Mavericks.

    Nnaji scored eight of his 14 points in the fourth quarter with the game getting out of hand quickly. His 14 points mark a new season high, and the same is true of his minutes (20). Nnaji has been the third-string center behind Nikola Jokic and DeAndre Jordan and has made just three appearances in December, but credit to him for staying ready when his number was called.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Scores five off bench

    Nnaji closed Thursday's 124-101 victory over the Nets with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over six minutes.

    Nnaji has fallen out of the Nuggets' rotation recently, but he saw a handful of minutes during Thursday's comfortable win. While he was relatively efficient off the bench, he isn't a fantasy-relevant option as long as Denver's frontcourt is relatively healthy.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Eight points from bench

    Nnaji recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks in 12 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over the Clippers.

    Nnaji was expected to draw the start with Nikola Jokic (back) out, but the Nuggets elected to play the matchup and pit DeAndre Jordan against his former team. While the decision succeeded with flying colors, Nnaji still had an impact in 12 minutes on the court. Although one shouldn't expect Jordan to stay this productive, Monday's switch puts a question mark next to Nnaji's future as Jokic's direct replacement.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Good to go Wednesday

    Nnaji (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

    Nnaji has been upgraded from probable to available despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. He should continue to serve as Denver's backup center behind Nikola Jokic.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Dealing with minor ankle sprain

    Nnaji is probable for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando due to a right ankle sprain.

    Nikola Jokic was ejected from Monday's contest against Detroit, which allowed Nnaji to play 14 minutes. He posted seven points, one rebound and one block during the narrow win, but it appears he picked up a minor ankle sprain. Nnaji is still on track to suit up versus the Magic, but he'll probably see fewer minutes with Jokic back in the lineup Wednesday.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Scores nine in defeat

    Nnaji produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 110-89 loss to Minnesota.

    Nnaji signed a four-year contract extension with the Nuggets during the offseason, and while he's had consistent minutes off the bench, he hasn't displayed much fantasy upside. He had one of his best performances of the young season during Wednesday's defeat but is unlikely to see a significant uptick in production as long as the Nuggets stay fairly healthy.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Signs contract extension Saturday

    Nnaji signed a four-year, $32 million contract extension with the Nuggets on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Nnaji won the battle to open the 2023-24 season as the backup to Nikola Jokic, and while his fantasy upside will be minimal in that role, there's no question the Nuggets believe in him and his long-term potential. Nnaji is expected to have a more prominent role in this upcoming campaign and will look to improve on the 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks across 14.0 minutes per contest he averaged in 2022-23.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Puts up 17 points off bench

    Nnaji recorded 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 win over the Suns

    Now in his third season with the Nuggets, Nnaji is once again trying to hold on to a spot in the rotation as Nikola Jokic's backup. He put in more work than his competition, as DeAndre Jordan and Peyton Watson saw limited action. His role seems safe for now, but with Jokic playing max minutes in the regular season, Nnaji's fantasy impact will be negligible.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Available Thursday

    Nnaji (knee) will play Thursday against the Suns.

    Nnaji has been dealing with a right knee issue for the past few games, but he'll make his return to the lineup Thursday. With most of the Nuggets' starters not playing, it's possible that Nnaji starts and sees extended minutes.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Status uncertain against Phoenix

    Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Suns.

    Nnaji is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to a right knee sprain. If he's unable to suit up, his next chance to do so is Saturday's matchup with Utah.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Ruled out Tuesday

    Nnaji (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Rockets, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post.

    Nnaji will sit out for a second straight game. When asked about Nnaji's knee, coach Michael Malone said he's hopeful to get him back after Tuesday's game. Denver's next contest will be April 6 against Phoenix. With Nnaji out, Denver's backup center options include Thomas Bryant and DeAndre Jordan.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Questionable Tuesday

    Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston.

    Nnaji missed Sunday's game against the Warriors due to a right knee issue, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return Tuesday. Nikola Jokic (calf) is also questionable, while Thomas Bryant and DeAndre Jordan would likely see increased playing time if Nnaji or Jokic is out.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Ruled out Sunday

    Nnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, per coach Michael Malone, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports.

    Nanji is dealing with a right knee issue that will cost him at least one game as the Nuggets begin to look ahead to the final week of the regular season. With Nikola Jokic (calf) expected to sit out again Sunday, Thomas Bryant and DeAndre Jordan should see most of the work at center.

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  • Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Questionable against Warriors

    Nnaji is questionable for Sunday's game versus Golden State due to a right knee sprain.

    It's unclear when Nnaji injured his knee, but it could hold him out of Sunday's contest. He is averaging 4.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 15.0 minutes across his last six games since returning from a shoulder injury.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-9, 240 lbs
Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN
Age: 23
School: Arizona
Experience: 3