Austin Rivers G FA Sat 3/5/22 5:36 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers was unavailable Friday against the Rockets due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll likely return to the court Sunday. He's averaged 8.6 points in 24.4 minutes per game across his last five appearances.
Austin Rivers G FA Fri 3/4/22 8:15 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers will be sidelined after he was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID illness. Davon Reed and Jeff Green should see increased playing time against Houston.
Austin Rivers G FA Fri 3/4/22 7:19 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to a non-COVID illness.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers and Nikola Jokic were late additions to Friday's injury report due to their non-COVID illnesses. Davon Reed and Jeff Green could see additional run if Rivers is held out.
Austin Rivers G FA Wed 3/2/22 8:29 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers was reportedly dealing with a non-COVID illness ahead of Wednesday night's matchup with Oklahoma City, but it appears he feels good enough to play. He should be available for his usual reserve role in Denver's backcourt, barring any setbacks. Rivers is averaging 6.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 21.2 minutes per game this season.
Austin Rivers G FA Wed 3/2/22 1:35 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers topped 20 minutes of playing time in each of his last four appearances, and he averaged 8.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.5 minutes per game during that time. If he's unavailable Wednesday, Davon Reed and Jeff Green should see increased playing time.
Austin Rivers G FA Fri 2/11/22 6:56 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (hip) is available for Friday's game against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers was probable ahead of Friday's matchup after missing Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a hip injury. Monte Morris (concussion) is unavailable, so Rivers could see an uptick in usage.
Austin Rivers G FA Thu 2/10/22 6:11 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (hip) is probable for Friday's game against the Celtics, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers sat out Tuesday against the Knicks with the hip injury, but his absence is expected to be limited to one game. The 29-year-old could have an increased role for Denver with Monte Morris (concussion) sitting out Friday.
Austin Rivers G FA Tue 2/8/22 7:26 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (hip) is out Tuesday against the Knicks, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers will miss his first game since Jan. 21. In his absence, more minutes will be available for Bryn Forbes, Bones Hyland and other guards.
Austin Rivers G FA Mon 2/7/22 4:37 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers sported a noticeable limb as he made his way to the locker room after suffering the injury during Sunday's win over the Nets. If he's sidelined Tuesday, Davon Reed, Bones Hyland and Bryn Forbes are all candidates for increased roles.
Austin Rivers G FA Sun 2/6/22 5:32 PM
Austin Rivers
G FA
Rivers (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Nets, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers sported a noticeable limp as he headed to the locker room after initially suffering the injury. While he's listed as questionable, the backup point guard remains in the locker room to begin the fourth quarter. In his absence, Will Barton has operated as the small forward on the second unit while Bones Hyland and Bryn Forbes handle the guard spots.