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Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon probable vs. Utah
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) are probable to play against the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: Jokic returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday and was immediately able to return to his triple-double ways. Gordon should be available moving forward, aside from back-to-backs. Denver has one coming up on April 1 and 2, but both players should occupy their typical places in the starting lineup against Utah. |
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Michael Porter Michael Porter Jr., Christian Braun probable
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. (back) and Christian Braun (foot) are probable to play against the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: Braun has played in Denver's last five games, while MPJ hasn't missed a game since before the All-Star break. Neither player is expected to be sidelined against Utah, and they'll both continue to fill out their typical roles in the starting unit. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable vs. Utah
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is questionable to play against the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis: Murray has previously been a regular on the injury report because of an ankle injury, but now he is dealing with a hamstring issue. If he is forced to miss Friday's game, Russell Westbrook would likely make a return to the starting lineup and provide strong streaming value. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun records 19/10/6/2 line vs. MIL
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:04 PM
Christian Braun produced 19 points (8-of-15 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and three three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: A double-digit scorer in five straight and six of his last seven outings, Braun finished Wednesday's win with his fifth double-double of the season. A seventh-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, the third-year wing has been a pleasant surprise in fantasy basketball. The only negative for fantasy managers is they'll only get one more game out of Braun during Week 21, with the Jazz visiting Denver on Friday. |
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Michael Porter Michael Porter Jr. drops 23 points, 10 rebounds
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:04 PM
Vinny Benedetto
Michael Porter Jr. recorded 23 points (7-of-9 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and six three-pointers in 34 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Porter recorded his 15th double-double on Wednesday, surpassing his 2023-24 campaign tally of 14. Over the past two weeks, the Nuggets forward has offered fourth-round value in nine-cat formats, three rounds better than his season-long production. To a certain extent, Porter's fantasy ceiling was raised recently by Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon (7/2/1 with one three-pointer in 19 minutes) missing time due to injury. MPJ being as productive as he was on Wednesday with those two in the lineup was a positive development for those who have him rostered. Following the game, he noted that his hamstring had been the issue rather than his back. Hopefully, Porter will get back to full strength by the postseason. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic posts 39/10/10 line vs. Milwaukee
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:03 PM
Nikola Jokic accumulated 39 points (16-of-25 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Jokic made up for lost time on Wednesday, recording his 30th triple-double of the season after missing five games with a left ankle injury. He shot 64 percent from the field and committed just three turnovers in his 38 minutes on the court. With Jokic back in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan only played three minutes and Zeke Nnaji picked up a DNP-CD. |
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Michael Porter Michael Porter Jr., Christian Braun available Wed.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 2:19 PM
Denver Nuggets
Michael Porter Jr. (back) and Christian Braun (foot) are available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Porter was initially questionable for Wednesday's game, while Braun has been upgraded from probable to available. With Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon also available, the Nuggets will play their preferred starting five. Russell Westbrook will return to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon available Wednesday
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 2:12 PM
Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) are available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Jokic returns to the Denver lineup after missing five games with a left ankle impingement. Since the three-time MVP is in the lineup, DeAndre Jordan will head to the bench. Gordon sat out Monday's loss to the Bulls because it was Denver's second game in as many nights. His return pushes Peyton Watson to the bench. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. questionable Wed.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 7:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Michael Porter Jr. (back) are questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Jokic has a better chance to return from his five-game layoff after initially being listed as doubtful. Denver has gone 2-3 without the star big man since he suffered an ankle injury, and he could give them a big lift against the undermanned Bucks. Jokic's return would send DeAndre Jordan back to the bench after a pair of productive starts. MPJ has been healthy as of late, and his absence could lend several reserve wings more minutes. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 12:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: Gordon sat out Monday's matchup with Chicago, but he's got a chance to return after a one-game absence. If Gordon is sidelined, Peyton Watson could be in line for additional playing time. Watson scored a career-high 24 points on Monday with Gordon out. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun (foot) probable Wednesday vs. MIL
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 12:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: While Braun continues to appear on the Nuggets' injury report with a strained left foot, he has played in the team's last four contests. Look for that to be the case on Wednesday, and the third-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team (and some 10-team) leagues, given how well he has performed this season. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic (ankle) doubtful Wednesday vs. Bucks
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 12:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with Milwaukee.
Analysis: Jokic is headed for a sixth straight absence, which should mean another start for DeAndre Jordan. Jordan has started two straight games, with healthy averages of 10.5 points, 16 rebounds and 5.5 assists across 34.5 minutes. The veteran big should be streamed in leagues of all sizes if Joker is ultimately ruled out again. |
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DeAndre Jordan DeAndre Jordan corrals 17 rebounds vs. Chicago
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:47 PM
DeAndre Jordan tallied 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 17 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes in Monday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Jordan made another start for the injured Nikola Jokic, and the veteran center came through with another double-double. The 17 rebounds were a season-high for DeAndre, who was also responsible for 10 points and seven assists. Jordan's value for the rest of Week 21 depends on Jokic's availability. Jordan is a must-stream if the three-time MVP remains out, especially for managers needing rebound production. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson scores career-high 24 points vs. CHI
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:47 PM
Peyton Watson shot 8-of-12 from the field and 6-of-8 from the foul line in Monday's loss to the Bulls, recording 24 points, six rebounds, four blocks and two three-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: Filling in for Aaron Gordon, Watson had a career night on Monday. The 24 points were a career-high, and he also provided excellent value in the blocked shot category. Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson will only be worth a look moving forward if Gordon misses more time. However, Monday's game was the second in as many nights for the Nuggets, which likely had more to do with Gordon's absence than anything else. |
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Christian Braun Christian Braun records 18 points, full stat line
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:46 PM
Christian Braun finished Monday's loss to the Bulls with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: While his fantasy value has slipped recently, Braun remains one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season. He's ranked safely within the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, consistently recording complete stat lines. Denver's remaining schedule for Week 21 isn't the best, but Braun remains a player who needs to be rostered in standard leagues. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray leads Nuggets with 28 points Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:46 PM
Jamal Murray accounted for 28 points (11-of-22 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in 32 minutes in Monday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Murray has scored 24 points or more in four of his last five appearances, most recently picking up the slack offensively with Nikola Jokic (ankle) unavailable. Over the past month, the Nuggets guard has provided first-round value in nine-cat formats. The only negative for Murray managers is Denver's remaining schedule for Week 21. They only play two more games and will be done on Friday. |
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Peyton Watson DEN starting Murray, Braun, Porter, Watson, Jordan
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:36 PM
Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Peyton Watson and DeAndre Jordan will start Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: In addition to Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for Monday's game. Jordan remains in the starting lineup as Jokic's replacement, while Watson will replace AG. Both fill-ins are worth streaming in deep leagues due to Denver's lack of interior depth. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) out vs. Chicago
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:08 PM
Denver Nuggets
Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) has been ruled out against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: Gordon will be out after playing 37 minutes on the first night of Denver's back-to-back. Gordon has played in their last four games, but Russell Westbrook or Peyton Watson will replace AG in the starting unit. The other will still see extra minutes off the bench. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray, Christian Braun available Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:06 PM
Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray (ankle) and Christian Braun (foot) are available for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Murray and Braun were initially probable for Monday's game. They'll remain in the starting lineup, and Braun should have more offensive opportunities since Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic are out. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) unlikely to play Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 1:32 PM
Chuck Swirsky
Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) is not expected to play in Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: While he has not been officially ruled out yet, Gordon is not expected to play in Denver's second game in as many nights. With Nikola Jokic (ankle) already out, the Nuggets may be forced to rely on DeAndre Jordan and Peyton Watson in the frontcourt. Both players will be worth streaming if allowed to start. |
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