Faried (back) scored 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes off the bench in a 129-114 win over the Clippers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the previous nine games with the back injury, Faried was eased back into the fold in a reserve role, despite his main replacement in the starting five during his absence, Wilson Chandler, sitting out with a groin issue. Faried played well following the extended layoff, but with Chandler on the mend and Mason Plumlee dropping 10 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three blocks while starting at power forward Thursday, there's likely going to be limited opportunity for Faried to pick up much additional minutes.

Faried (back) will be available for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried has missed the last nine games with back spasms, but he's been cleared to return to action Thursday, providing the Nuggets with another option up front. Even with Faried back, however, Denver will be shorthanded, as Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler and Darrell Arthur have all been ruled out.

Faired (back) participated in Wednesday's practice and should be considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Clippers, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried has missed nine consecutive games with lower back pain, opening up time for Wilson Chandler (groin), Darrell Arthur, and Juancho Hernangomez at the power forward slot. Over the past 15 games that Faried has appeared in, he's averaged 11.0 points on 61.2 percent shooting and 7.5 rebounds across 23.1 minutes per game.

Faried (back) will not play in Monday's game against the Lakers, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried had a small chance to play Monday, but will instead miss his ninth consecutive game due to lower back pain. With Darrell Arthur (rest) and Wilson Chandler (groin) joining him on the sidelines, it isn't clear who will get the start at power forward. Juancho Hernangomez could certainly fill in, although the Nuggets could alternatively decide to shake things up and slide Nikola Jokic or Danilo Gallinari to the four as well.

Faried (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Lakers, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried has missed the last eight games with back spasms, but the fact that he hasn't already been ruled out is encouraging in itself. That said, Faried is fully expected to miss Monday's outing, which should allow Wilson Chandler (groin) to draw another start as long as he's cleared from his own respective injury.

Faried (back) remains without a timetable for a return, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried has missed six consecutive games because of back spasms and there doesn't appear to be a targeted return date. He can safely be ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Celtics and could very well end up missing Saturday's tilt with the Kings as well. With Faried on the sidelines, Wilson Chandler should continue to start at power forward after combining for an impressive 57 points and 16 rebounds over the last two games.

Faried (back) will sit out Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried has missed the last five games with a lingering back injury and the fact that he's been ruled out a day in advance may indicate the veteran big man could miss additional time. Wilson Chandler is slated to draw yet another start at power forward in his place after going off for 36 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 43 minutes on Monday against the Kings. Faried's next opportunity to take the court will be Friday against the Celtics.

Faried (back) will not play in Monday's game against the Kings, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried was listed as doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as a surprise. Faried has now missed the last four games and was slated to miss seven-to-10 days with back spasms about a week ago, so a return may be coming soon for the power forward. Wilson Chandler will continue to see extended minutes in the frontcourt as a starter in Faried's absence, while Faried should be considered questionable to return Wednesday against the Wizards.

Faried (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Kings, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nuggets coach said less than a week earlier that he projected Faried to miss seven-to-10 days due to the back spasms, so his likely unavailability Monday doesn't come as much of a surprise. While Faried has been sidelined the past four games, Wilson Chandler has been the primary beneficiary. Chandler has averaged 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 30.8 minutes per game over that span, numbers that could be even loftier if he weren't shooting 36.4 percent from the field.

Faried (back) is expected to remain out for the next 7-10 days, per coach Mike Malone, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faried did not make the trip to Chicago for Tuesday's game, opting to instead stay back in Denver to receive treatment. Assuming the 7-10 day timeline holds up, Faried stands to miss at least the next four games, which will equate to a slight bump in minutes for Darrell Arthur, as well as Danillo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler when the Nuggets go small in the frontcourt.