Denver Nuggets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. Gordon will take a seat here after suiting up on Friday. It sounds like the Nuggets are going to play it safe here and rest Gordon in the second leg of the back-to-back set. Gordon has already missed five games this month, but is a fairly decent fantasy option when healthy. His absence means more playing time for Peyton Watson, Russell Westbrook, and Zeke Nnaji on Saturday. Between the three, Westbrook is the best streaming option ahead of Saturday's slate.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is cleared to play on Saturday against Washington. He popped up on the injury report late in the day because of left knee inflammation. As such, most expected the veteran would sit this one out after going for 26 points in 39 minutes in Friday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers. With that said, Murray should remain in all redraft lineups. However, he's a risky DFS option, considering the Nuggets could build up a decisive lead over arguably the worst team in the NBA, meaning he may spend more time on the bench.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow) will play on Saturday versus the Wizards. He was back on the injury report because of his nagging elbow injury. However, it won't keep him off the floor against one of the worst teams in the NBA. The three-time MVP had 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block in Friday's narrow win over the Lakers. Of course, Jokic is a must-start in redraft formats. But if this one gets out of hand, Jokic could spend more time on the bench, meaning DFS managers are taking a small gamble by including him in their lineups.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is now questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Wizards. The veteran played 39 minutes in Friday's narrow win over the Los Angeles Lakers, amassing 26 points and shooting 5-for-9 from behind the three-point line. But because the Nuggets will play the Wizards, arguably the worst team in the National Basketball Association, it may be the perfect time to give the oft-injured Murray the night off. If that happens, Russell Westbrook, who had 17 points, seven assists, and six boards against his former team on Friday, will likely move into the starting lineup.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji (ankle) will be in the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old continues to nurse an ankle sprain but is ready to make his 19th consecutive appearance. Nnaji has become a regular in the rotation over the last couple of months, but his fantasy value is limited as long as Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) is in the lineup. Jokic is currently dealing with some health issues, which may open up more playing opportunities for Nnaji soon. However, fantasy managers should not count on it.