Arthur (knee) will not play in Saturday's contest against the Trail Blazers, Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arthur was originally ruled out for Saturday's game before being changed to a game time decision and finally being moved back to out. His absence likely won't impact the minutes distribution greatly as he's the third option at power forward behind Nikola Jokic and Kenneth Faried. Arthur's next chance to return will be against the Timberwolves on Monday.

Arthur (knee) went through shootaround Saturday, and could be available for the evening's matchup with the Trail Blazers, Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arthur was originally ruled out for Saturday's contest, but it appears he has since made significant progress. His workload figures to be limited in the event he is available to play. Kenneth Faried would still presumably be Nikola Jokic's top back up at power forward. Expect a final decision on his status to be made closer to tip-off.

Arthur (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arthur has remained limited as he continues to rehab a sore left knee. There is still no timetable for Arthur's return, but he should be considered questionable for Monday's matchup with the Raptors. In Arthur's absence, Kenneth Faried should once agains serve as the top backup at power forward behind Nikola Jokic.

Arthur (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The big man remained limited at Tuesday's practice, so it's not necessarily surprising that he's been ruled out for Wednesday's opener. The hope is that he'll be ready to return for Saturday's home matchup with the Trail Blazers, but at this point Arthur should be considered questionable. In his absence, expect Kenneth Faried to see a mild minutes boost off the bench behind Nikola Jokic.

Arthur (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans, T.J. McBride of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arthur remained limited at practice Tuesday, which isn't exactly an encouraging sign, but the Nuggets still have shootaround Wednesday morning, and it appears as though Arthur could play if he's able to participate in that session. Still, the big man likely won't be 100 percent, making him an even more unappealing option in daily contests.

Arthur (knee) was only a limited participant during Sunday's practice, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arthur is questionable to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans after missing the entire preseason, but seems to be zeroing in on a return. Coach Michael Malone said he's hopeful that Arthur will participate fully in back-to-back practices Monday and Tuesday, and if that proves true, the forward could be made active for the opener. However, given the extensive time he's missed while recovering from a left knee scope, Arthur's minutes would likely be limited early on in the season.

Arthur (knee) will not play Friday against Dallas, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arthur underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in September and has therefore been a limited participant in practice while attempting to work his way back to full health by the beginning of the regular season. Considering that he wasn't a practice participant Thursday, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that he's held out of the Nuggets' preseason finale against Dallas. It's likely that Denver is holding him out so he can make his debut for the regular season opener on Oct 26.

Arthur (knee) was not a participant in Thursday's open practice, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Earlier in October, Arthur indicated he hoped to return to the court within 10-to-14 days. Friday marks the 10th day since those comments, which means Arthur could be nearing a return. He wasn't on the practice floor Thursday, however, and an update on his availability has yet to be given, so it remains to be seen if he'll play in Friday's preseason finale. It seems much more likely he'll be held out in an attempt to get him healthy for the regular season opener on Oct. 26.

Arthur (knee) is hoping to return to the court right before the regular season begins in about two weeks, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arthur underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in September and continues to work his way back to full strength before the regular season gets underway. Since he is expected to miss the bulk of preseason action, look for Juan Hernangomez, Jarnell Stokes, and Robbie Hummel to see increased minutes.

Arthur (knee) has been "very limited" in recent practices, per coach Mike Malone, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arther had his knee scoped last month and is being brought along slowly as the preseason progresses. The Kansas product is still "a ways away" from returning, per Malone, and at this point it's unclear if he'll be ready when the regular season begins.