Nnaji posted two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 victory over the Pacers.
Nnaji has logged over 10 minutes only four times this season and has been rather unproductive with his time on the court, averaging 3.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in those games. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) out for the next several weeks, Nnaji will inevitably see more playing time, but his nonexistent production makes him a non-factor in fantasy leagues.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Returns to bench
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Nnaji isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Nnaji made a spot start Wednesday due to the absence of Aaron Gordon, but Gordon is back in action Friday. Nnaji logged two points, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 27 minutes during the start, but he hadn't seen more than six minutes in a game previously.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Starting sans Gordon
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Nnaji is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Nnaji hasn't played more than six minutes in a game this season and has been a fringe rotation player for Denver. However, with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) sidelined, Nnaji will draw the start. Despite being part of the first unit, Nnaji's workload could vary greatly depending on how he performs, as Denver could easily turn to Spencer Jones or Peyton Watson for prolonged minutes at the power forward spot.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Will play Saturday
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Nnaji (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Nnaji is working through a minor ankle injury, but it won't prevent him from suiting up in Saturday's home game. He has seen sparse playing time while operating in a depth role at center this season.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Probable for Saturday
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Nnaji (ankle) is probable to play Saturday against the Pacers.
Nnaji is dealing with a minor ankle injury that he is expected to play through. Check back for official word on his status closer to tipoff.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Available to play Friday
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Nnaji (ankle) will be available to play Friday against the Warriors.
Nnaji was listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. However, he's averaging just 3.7 minutes per game this season, so he can safely remain on the waiver wire.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Probable for Friday
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Nnaji is probable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a right ankle sprain.
Nnaji seems likely to suit up Friday, but even if he does, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside. The big man is averaging 2.0 points and 0.3 boards across 3.7 minutes per game in his three appearances off the bench this season.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Added five steals in preseason loss
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Nnaji posted five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five steals and three rebounds in Friday's 94-91 preseason loss to Oklahoma City.
Nnaji had another quiet night offensively, but tallying five steals is not to be ignored. While he is not projected to be in the rotation for Denver's regular-season opener against the Warriors on Thursday, Nnaji may be able to carve out a role for himself if he continues to display defensive intensity.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Held scoreless in loss
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Nnaji notched zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in 10 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Nnaji's 2024-25 season was quite a disappointment, as he struggled to hold down a spot at the end of the rotation. He made 57 total appearances, averaging 10.7 minutes per night with 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds. He was mentioned in the rumor mill quite a lot around the trade deadline, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the Nuggets entertained offers this offseason.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Not starting vs. Warriors
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Nnaji is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Warriors.
The Nuggets rested their entire starting unit against the Spurs on Wednesday but will be close to full strength for this contest, so Nnaji returns to the bench. The former Arizona standout could be an option to provide depth in the frontcourt, but he's not likely to be a factor in most fantasy formats.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Starting Wednesday
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Nnaji will be in the starting lineup for the Nuggets on Wednesday against the Spurs, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Nnaji will be a starter Wednesday for the fourth time this season. In his three previous starts for Denver, the 23-year-old big man averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 65 percent from the floor and 60 percent from deep.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Busy night on defense
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Nnaji contributed 10 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 17 minutes off the bench during Friday's 129-93 victory over Utah.
It's the first time Nnaji has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same game since a Feb. 12 start in which he racked up three pilfers and four rejections over 37 minutes in a start against the Trail Blazers. The fifth-year center was far more efficient Friday, but his lack of consistent court time puts a damper on his fantasy appeal. Nnaji has played more than 20 minutes only once in his last 10 appearances, averaging just 13.5 minutes during that span but still producing 1.3 blocks and 0.9 steals to go along with 3.6 points, 2.2 boards and 1.0 assists.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Likely to play Friday
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Nnaji (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Nnaji has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to a left ankle sprain, though he hasn't missed a game since Jan. 31. The 24-year-old has averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds across 15.2 minutes per game in his last five appearances. Nnaji could receive an uptick in playing time if Aaron Gordon (calf) misses his third consecutive contest.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Good to go against OKC
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Nnaji (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Nnaji has been on the Nuggets' injury report as of late due to a left ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to play Monday. He has averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks over 16.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Expected to play
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Nnaji is probable to play Monday against the Thunder with a left ankle sprain.
Aaron Gordon has already been ruled out with an ankle issue, so Nnaji could see extended minutes if he's able to shake off this probable tag. Over his last 10 games, Nnaji has produced 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 18.4 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Listed probable for Friday
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Nnaji is probable for Friday's game against the Suns due to a left ankle sprain.
Nnaji logged 19 minutes in the win over the Kings on Wednesday, notching 10 points, three rebounds, a steal and three blocks. The probable tag suggests he should play and handle his regular workload, though even in this scenario, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Questionable for Wednesday
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Nnaji (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.
Nnaji was also listed as questionable for Denver's previous contest due to a left ankle sprain before being upgraded to available. However, if Nnaji is unable to suit up against Sacramento, Dario Saric and DeAndre Jordan are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Not starting Sunday
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Nnaji (ankle) is available but won't start Sunday's contest against the Celtics.
In Aaron Gordon's (ankle) absence, Nnaji drew a spot start Friday in Detroit and posted eight points, two rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 21 minutes, but he emerged from the contest with a minor left ankle sprain. He's been cleared to suit up, but Russell Westbrook will enter the starting lineup in place of Nnaji, as Gordon remains out.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Will play Sunday
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Nnaji (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
In Aaron Gordon's (ankle) absence, Nnaji drew a spot start Friday and posted eight points, two rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 21 minutes, but he emerged from the contest with a minor left ankle sprain. Nnaji will give it a go Sunday and should remain in the starting lineup, as Gordon is still out.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Iffy against Boston
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Nnaji is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Celtics due to a left ankle sprain.
Nnaji is in danger of missing his first contest since Jan. 31 due to a sprained left ankle. With Aaron Gordon (ankle) also questionable, Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson and Dario Saric are candidates to receive increased playing time.
