Rivers (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers will be sidelined for a seventh straight contest. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against Minnesota.

Rivers (COVID-19 protocols) remains out Saturday against the Spurs, per freelance reporter T.J. McBride.

EDGE Analysis

The guard will sit out a sixth straight game due to protocols. His next chance to play is Monday against the Wizards.

Rivers (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers was placed in the league's health and safety protocols at the beginning of December and will be forced to miss a fifth consecutive game. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against San Antonio.

Rivers (health and safety protocols) won't play Wednesday against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers was placed in health and safety protocols Dec. 1 and will miss his fourth straight game. His status for Denver's second half of the back-to-back remains unclear. With Bones Hyland doubtful due to protocols as well, Monte Morris and Facundo Campazzo will likely both see increased roles against the Pelicans.

Rivers is expected to miss several games after being placed in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Rivers tested positive for the virus, he will be away from the team for at least 10 days, which would cost him a minimum of six games. The Nuggets continue to deal with adversity this season, as Jamal Murray (knee) isn't expected to return until late in the campaign, and PJ Dozier (knee) and Michael Porter (back) aren't expected to return in 2021-22. Meanwhile, Bones Hyland has also entered health and safety protocols Wednesday, so Monte Morris and Facundo Campazzo will likely both see increased roles while Rivers and Hyland are away from the team.

Rivers will come off the bench Sunday against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers was inserted into the lineup for Friday's contest against Chicago, but he was relatively ineffective, finishing with just nine points, two rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes of action. Playing without Nikola Jokic (wrist) again, Denver will go with a larger alignment Sunday, starting Jeff Green and JaMychal Green up front along with Aaron Gordon, Will Barton and Monte Morris.

Rivers will start at shooting guard in Friday's matchup with the Bulls, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Nikola Jokic (wrist) sidelined, the Nuggets will opt to go small to match the Bulls. Rivers has averaged 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 25.6 minutes in two starts this season.

Rivers (undisclosed) will be available for Monday's matchup with the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers left Sunday's game against the Blazers with an apparent injury, but he isn't listed on the injury report Monday. Will Barton (back) is doubtful for Nuggets' matchup against the Mavericks, so Rivers will likely draw another start at shooting guard, while PJ Dozier and Bones Hyland play extended roles off the bench.

Rivers went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers with an apparent injury, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The nature and severity of Rivers' injury aren't known, but he was accompanied by the Nuggets' vice president of sports medicine when he exited the court. The 29-year-old returned to the bench shortly after heading to the locker room, but PJ Dozier and Bones Hyland could see additional run if Rivers is unable to re-enter the game.

Rivers has started Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers in place of Will Barton (back).

EDGE Analysis

Barton was initially announced as the starter, but his back tightened up just before tip-off, and the Nuggets started Rivers in his place. With the game underway, Barton is considered questionable, so it's unclear if he'll be available to make an impact off the bench.