Denver Nuggets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Denver Nuggets center Vlatko Cancar (knee) will be active for the first time since mid-November on Wednesday when his team hosts the Kings. Cancar has only played four games this season and only averaged 8.4 minutes in those games. He hasn't made a fantasy impact yet, but he will be able to play and could work his way into the mix as a backup big for the Nuggets. On Wednesday, he could see the floor if Denver is without Nikola Jokic (ankle), who remains a game-time decision.

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (knee) has missed the last 13 games for the Nuggets, but he has been upgraded to available for Wednesday night's home game against the Kings. Before the injury, Watson was playing a significant role off the bench, averaging 6.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game in his 17 games in January. He will likely be on a minutes limit on Wednesday after being sidelined so long, but getting him back in the second unit will help the Nuggets get healthier. The rest of the rotation is still up in the air for Wednesday's matchup, but it's definitely worth noting Watson's return to see what impact he can make for the rest of the season.

Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar(knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Cancar has been out of action since November 19th and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in early December. The 27-year-old has only played in four games this season. If he does return tonight, his minutes will be limited, meaning he won't factor into fantasy against the Kings.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (ankle) has been handed a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. After dealing with a calf injury for most of the campaign, Gordon has sprained his left ankle and may sit out a third straight game. With Gordon out, Russell Westbrook returned to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. The veteran star has averaged 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in a starting role across the season.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is questionable against the Kings on Wednesday evening. The multi-time MVP hasn't missed a game since January 15. But left ankle inflammation could keep him off the floor versus Sacramento. If Jokic isn't available, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Christian Braun, and Russell Westbrook will need to do most of the heavy lifting offensively. DeAndre Jordan, averaging 6.0 points, 8.5 boards, 1.5 blocks, and 1.5 steals in two starts this season, may handle things in the middle, at least to begin the game, if Jokic doesn't suit up. Zeke Nnaji (ankle) could also be in line for more work if he's cleared to play.