Denver Nuggets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Gordon has missed the last three games and is in danger of sitting out another contest. When healthy, Gordon has been playing better lately, but has been an inconsistent fantasy option this season. If he misses more time, Zeke Nnaji (ankle) and Peyton Watson figure to see bigger roles in the rotation. Between the two, Nnaji is the better streaming choice right now.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar big man has been playing through an ankle issue lately. Despite that, Jokic has still registered a double-double in four straight games. It doesn't seem that the ankle issue is impacting Jokic on the court, but maybe the Nuggets will take the cautious approach on Friday. If they do, Zeke Nnaji (ankle) and DeAndre Jordan figure to see more run in the rotation.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) won't play on Wednesday versus the Kings. Gordon missed time this season because of a calf injury. But just when he was starting to return to form, he'll now miss his third-straight game because of a sprained ankle. Russell Westbrook, who had 12 points, six assists, and two steals on Sunday against the Celtics, will likely remain in the starting lineup.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is good to go for Wednesday's meeting with the Kings. The multi-time MVP popped up on the injury report because of ankle inflammation. Fortunately, fantasy managers will get to utilize his services versus a Sacramento team that is down Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) and Malik Monk (toe). Jokic has averaged 27.5 points, 18.0 rebounds, 15.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks in two contests against the Kings in 2024-25. But Jokic should have an even easier time finding the bottom of the basket against Jonas Valanciunas.

Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (ankle) was listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain for Wednesday's game against the Kings, but coach Mike Malone said he will be active. Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (ankle) remain game-time decisions, but Nnaji will be available and able to fill in if needed. The 24-year-old has averaged 7.3 points in 18.4 minutes per game over his last eight contests, but his role could be threatened by the return of Peyton Watson (knee) from his extended absence. Keep a close eye on how the minutes are split up in the Nuggets' second unit as the pieces get healthy for the stretch run.