Arthur is out of Friday's game against the Clippers with a lower-leg strain, the Denver Post reports. The origin of Arthur's lower leg strain is a bit unclear, but he isn't available for Friday's game. He is considered day-to-day, so he could be available for the Nuggets' next game Saturday against the Pacers.

Arthur scored 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and accumulated nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Arthur has seen an increase in minutes over his last three games (24 minutes per game versus 18 minutes for the season). During that span he is scoring 13.3 points and contributing 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.3 3PM. These are solid numbers from a guy who isn't likely owned in your league as he is owned in less than one percent of ESPN leagues. If you're need of a filler in a deeper league or a short-term option in standard leagues you could find worse than Arthur.

Arthur scored 12 points (6-17 FG, 0-3 3P) with 13 rebounds, two assists and a steal in 24 minutes off the bench before fouling out of Monday's OT loss. JJ Hickson got the start at power forward, but Arthur ended up playing more minutes than Hickson. Kenneth Faried (back) should be back in the lineup soon enough, but if Faried does miss further time Arthur could be worth picking up in deeper leagues.

Arthur (knee) was able to play Monday against the Jazz, and managed to log 12 points, two rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 17 minutes of action. Arthur played through a bruised knee, and it appears he wasn't bothered it. Still, he's averaging just 7.3 points and 3.5 rebounds for the season, and it'll be tough to own him in standard leagues unless he finds more minutes in the rotation.

Arthur (knee) will play Monday against the Jazz, the Denver Post reports. Arthur bruised his knee against the Bulls last Tuesday, but played Wednesday and Friday despite the issue. He was held out of practice Sunday after having his knee drained over the weekend, but will play Monday. He could see his normal 17-25 minutes in the game, but the return of JaVale McGee could throw a wrench into the situation.

Arthur (knee) was held out of Sunday's practice session but is expected to play Monday against the Jazz, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports. Arthur sustained a knee bruise Tuesday against the Bulls but played both Wednesday and Friday against the Suns. He had the knee drained over the weekend and was likely held out Sunday as a precaution. Expect to see Arthur on the court Monday playing his usual complement of 17-25 minutes.

Arthur left Tuesday's game with a left knee bruise and is considered day-to-day, the Denver Post's Nick Groke reports. Prior to exiting, he had three points, one rebound, one assist and one block in 14 minutes. Consider Arthur questionable for Wednesday's game.

Arthur will be suspended for Sunday's game against Portland for his shove of Dion Waiters on Friday, Marc Stein of ESPN reports. Arthur probably isn't being utilized in many leagues as it is, but he'll be out Sunday nonetheless. He will be eligible to return Wednesday for the away game of the home-and-home against the Trail Blazers.

Arthur is averaging 14.8 minutes on the court over the Nuggets' first four games of the season. It appears as if Arthur will have a minimal role off the bench this season as he's currently listed below Kenneth Faried on the depth chart. There's no reason to believe this will change in the near future and Arthur will likely struggle to stay on the court for more than 20 minutes on any given night as a result.

Darrell Arthur exercised his player option with the Nuggets for the 2014-15 season.