Nnaji ended with no counting stats across three minutes during Thursday's 110-98 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Playing in his sixth NBA season, Nnaji was once again used very sparingly by the Nuggets. He made just 52 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 12.0 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Won't start Game 1
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Nnaji won't start Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves.
Nnaji got the starting nod in Denver's regular-season finale, though he'll retreat to the second unit for the start of the playoffs. The 25-year-old big man isn't guaranteed to see the floor Saturday.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Starting Sunday
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Nnaji will start Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Nnaji will be making just his fourth start of the season. He has seen at least 25 minutes in each of his previous three starts.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Scoreless in seven minutes
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Nnaji supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist over seven minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 victory over the Grizzlies.
Nnaji made his return to the lineup after previously battling a hamstring injury. He's averaging 11.8 minutes across 50 appearances this season.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Good to go Monday
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Nnaji (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Nnaji was able to prove his health leading up to Monday's matchup and will be available off the bench if needed. He hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation of late, as he's averaging 1.3 rebounds in 6.3 minutes over his last four appearances.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Questionable for Monday
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Nnaji (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Nnaji missed the last two games because of a sprained left hamstring. However, the 25-year-old has averaged only 11.9 minutes per contest this season, so another absence won't significantly impact the rotation.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Won't suit up Saturday
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Nnaji (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Nnaji will miss a second straight game due to a sprained left hip, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Trail Blazers. Jonas Valanciunas could see a slight bump in minutes in Nnaji's stead, though the former still isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Nnaji has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a left hip sprain.
The sixth-year big man came away with the issue during Sunday's win over the Warriors. With Nnaji sidelined Wednesday, Jonas Valanciunas has less competition for the backup center spot behind Nikola Jokic but isn't guaranteed to see meaningful minutes in this role.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Exits early Sunday
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Nnaji will not return to Sunday's game against the Warriors due to left hip impingement.
Nnaji saw just seven minutes of action during Sunday's contest before exiting. His status for Wednesday's game against the Jazz is now in question.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Not starting Friday
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Nnaji will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Knicks.
The Nuggets are getting healthy again, so Nnaji could find himself out of the rotation Friday evening. The 25-year-old big man is averaging 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Drawing rare start
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Nnaji will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Nnaji will step into the starting lineup despite logging just 12 total minutes over his last two appearances. Jonas Valanciunas will retreat to a bench role with Nnaji drawing the start, his first since Jan. 23.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Headed to bench
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Nnaji will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons.
Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is back after a one-game absence, which will result in Nnaji returning to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Nnaji owns averages of 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Double-double in starting role
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Nnaji contributed 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 102-100 win over Milwaukee.
Nnaji had topped 30 minutes just once this season entering Friday, but with both Jonas Valanciunas (calf) and Nikola Jokic (knee) sidelined, the 25-year-old was pressed into a starting role, logging 37 minutes and recording his second double-double of the season in a win. While he's likely to shift back to a bench role behind Valanciunas as soon as Sunday, productive minutes from Nnaji at center would be valuable as Denver continues to navigate Jokic's extended absence.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Starting vs. Milwaukee
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Nnaji will start against the Bucks on Friday.
With Jonas Valanciunas (calf) joining Nikola Jokic (knee) on the sidelines for the second half of this back-to-back set, Nnaji will get the starting nod at center. The 25-year-old center has seen increased playing time due to injuries in January, during which he has averaged 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per tilt.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Reduced role in win
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Nnaji finished Thursday's 107-97 win over Washington with four points (2-3 FG) and one rebound in 10 minutes.
With Jonas Valanciunas thriving in his return to action, Nnaji saw a reduced role in Thursday's win. With Nikola Jokic (knee) also eyeing a return in the near future, Nnaji's window to provide streaming appeal in deeper formats appears to be closing.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Quiet outing in win
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Nnaji finished with four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 118-109 victory over the Mavericks.
This wasn't Nnaji's best showing, and it's still hard to make the case for him outside of very deep leagues. Over his last four games, he's seeing 22.1 minutes per contest with 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks and 0.3 three-pointers. Additionally, Nikola Jokic (knee) has been cleared for on-court work and is hoping to return in late January or early February.
Nnaji amassed 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 108-104 win over Milwaukee.
Nnaji recorded his first double-double of the season in what was arguably his best game of the campaign. DaRon Holmes was a healthy scratch Sunday, as the Nuggets opted to roll with Aaron Gordon at center. Nnaji made his presence felt off the bench, and with so many injuries in Denver, he's suddenly on the fantasy radar as someone to monitor.
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Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Adds double figures off bench
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Nnaji provided 12 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 win over the Celtics.
Nnaji struggled to find his shooting touch in this one, but he still managed to score in double figures for the third time in four games by getting to the charity stripe. He saw a healthy dose of playing time Wednesday despite Aaron Gordon being active off the bench for the second time in three games. However, Nnaji could begin to see his opportunities dwindle once Gordon returns to the starting lineup.
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