Denver Nuggets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) is questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Nursing a right plantar fascia strain, Gordon is a late addition to the injury report. With four Denver starters listed as questionable, there could be plenty of vacated usage on Monday. The 28-year-old playmaking forward has been a top-100 player in points leagues across his latest seven appearances, averaging 14.1 points on 55.7% shooting from the floor, 6.9 boards, and 4.4 assists during 32.5 minutes. There likely wouldn't be a clear fantasy beneficiary of Gordon's absence, but Christian Braun and Peyton Watson would be in line for an uptick in playing time at power forward. The 24-47 Grizzlies pose an unimposing matchup for the defending champions, but it's too early to determine at this juncture how the rotation might shape up for the Western Conference-leading Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is questionable for Monday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Porter has been downgraded due to an illness after not appearing on the initial injury report, which doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up on Monday. Over Porter's last eight games, the 25-year-old marksman is averaging 20.6 points, 6.8 boards, and 3.0 three-pointers while shooting 46.2% from beyond the arc in 31.6 minutes. Each member of Denver's starting five, besides Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, are now uncertain to play against the injury-depleted Grizzlies, making it difficult to cast judgments on their rotation at this time. As it stands, the defensive-minded Peyton Watson and spot-up wing Christian Braun are names to watch who could be primed for amplified workloads for the defending champions based on who is available.

Denver Nuggets center Zeke Nnaji (thigh) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against Memphis. Nnaji is dealing with right adductor tendinosis. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. The 23-year-old has not played since March 17th and has suited up for 53 games this season. With Nnaji unavailable and starting center Nikola Jokic (back/hip) questionable, veteran center DeAndre Jordan could see some more time on the court.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is questionable heading into Monday's game versus the Grizzlies. He tweaked his ankle a few nights ago and wasn't available on Saturday night against Portland. Reggie Jackson took his spot in the lineup and finished with 23 points, five assists, and two steals in 29 minutes. There's a good chance Murray won't be back for Monday's contest, considering the oft-injured guard is needed for a deep postseason run. If that's the case, Jackson will remain an enticing DFS value option.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back, hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. The Nuggets have a slight edge over the Timberwolves in the Western Conference standings, so the team can't afford to not have their top player on the floor. However, considering Memphis is one of the worst teams in the league, Jokic might get another night off. If that's the case, he'd likely return on Wednesday against Phoenix. But until the multi-time MVP is back on the floor, DeAndre Jordan, averaging 16.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks in two starts this season, would be an ideal DFS value option.