Jordan isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

With Nikola Jokic (illness) back to man the middle, Jordan will revert to his usual role as a reserve for the Nuggets on Friday. The veteran big man is averaging 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 points, 1.2 assists and 0.6 steals in 14.4 minutes while shooting 62.5 percent from the field across his past five outings.

Jordan supplied 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 126-103 win over the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan got the start at center over Dario Saric due to the absence of Nikola Jokic (illness) and thrived, finishing just one rebound shy of a double-double and filling the stat sheet despite logging just 23 minutes. Jordan's fantasy upside will be short-lived, as his minutes will regress heavily once Jokic is ready to return, but he might have some streaming upside as long as he remains in a starting role.

Jordan is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan will step into the first unit for the first time this season in the wake of Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence. Jordan is averaging 3.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 10.8 minutes per game during the 2024-25 campaign.

Jordan closed Wednesday's 139-120 victory over the Hawks with eight points (4-4 FG), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 15 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan recorded his fourth game of the season Wednesday with at least one steal and one block. The veteran big man continues to be Denver's primary backup center to Nikola Jokic. Over Jordan's last 10 outings, he is averaging 3.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 11.6 minutes on 75.0 percent shooting from the field.

Jordan posted four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds and one steal over eight minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 victory over Memphis.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan was dusted off once again, playing minutes as the backup center after Nikola Jokic was once again ruled out due to personal reasons. Primarily serving as a veteran leader in the locker room, there is no reason to think Jordan's role will extend beyond spot minutes when the Nuggets are shorthanded.

Jordan (rest) scored six points (2-3 FG, 2-6 3Pt) while adding nine rebounds and an assist across 17 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 124-94 preseason loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan returned to the hardwood after not playing in Denver's previous two preseason games. The veteran big man is expected to be a depth option off the bench and will likely be the third- or fourth-string center, with Dario Saric and Zeke Nnaji competing for the backup role behind Nikola Jokic.

Jordan did not play during Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan got a second consecutive game off, which isn't surprising as the team continues to monitor the play of Dario Saric and Zeke Nnaji in the role of backup center. The veteran big man will have another opportunity to suit up Tuesday against the Thunder.

Jordan (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan had limited run in Denver's preseason opener Friday, and he will take Sunday off. Jordan's absence will allow coach Mike Malone a more extended look at Zeke Nnaji and Dario Saric behind Nikola Jokic. Jordan's next opportunity to play will come in next Sunday's exhibition versus the Suns.

Jordan is expected to re-sign with the Nuggets on a one-year, $3.6 million deal, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan will bring veteran leadership to the locker room in Denver while also providing some relief minutes for Nikola Jokic at center. During the 2023-24 season, Jordan made 36 appearances with averages of 3.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.4 blocks.

Jordan accumulated two rebounds in six minutes during Tuesday's 110-105 win over the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan played just six minutes in the win, continuing to serve as nothing more than a depth piece. As long as Nikola Jokic is on the floor, Jordan has no fantasy value outside if situational streaming.