Hardaway is not in the Nuggets' starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway has recently taken on an expanded role in the absence of Cameron Johnson (knee), but the former will operate in a reserve role Wednesday while Jalen Pickett enters the Nuggets' starting five. Over his last five games (three starts), Hardaway has averaged 19.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 4.4 threes over 31.2 minutes per game.

Hardaway closed Saturday's 127-126 loss to Orlando with 20 points (6-14 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway has moved into the starting lineup due to the absence of Cameron Johnson (knee), and it's safe to say the veteran is making the most of his opportunity. Including starts and bench appearances, this was Hardaway's fourth straight game with at least 19 points while shooting an impressive 20-for-46 from three-point range in that stretch. Hardaway should remain productive as long as he continues to make the most of his floor-spacing ability while sharing the floor with Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.

Hardaway posted 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one block over 41 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime victory over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway is quietly finding his stride in Denver. Over his past three outings, he's averaging 21 points per game and has knocked in 16 three-pointers. The Nuggets will be leaning on Hardaway now since Cameron Johnson is due to miss time with a knee injury. The 41 minutes played also set a new season high for THJ.

Hardaway will join the starting five for Thursday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway unsurprisingly gets the nod with Cameron Johnson out for an extended time due to a knee bruise. Hardaway has scored in double digits in 12 of the past 13 games, averaging 14.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28.5 minutes.

Hardaway ended with 23 points (8-13 FG, 7-12 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 131-130 loss to the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was lights-out from deep Tuesday, drilling a game-high seven three-pointers in the Nuggets' narrow loss. After scoring just eight points in a spot start Saturday, the veteran has bounced back with consecutive 20-point outings off the bench to open the week. While streakiness has long been part of his profile, Hardaway is shooting better than 40.0 percent from beyond the arc through 29 games this season, a mark he has never sustained over a full campaign.

Hardaway will come off the bench for Monday's matchup with the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Peyton Watson will replace Hardaway in the first unit for Monday's game, and Hardaway's minutes will likely dip in the second unit. As a reserve this season, Hardaway has produced averages of 11.8 points, 1.5 assists and 2.3 triples per contest.

Hardaway will start Saturday's game against the Rockets, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nuggets are opting for more floor spacing Saturday, as Hardaway will replace Bruce Brown in the first unit. Over his last two appearances, Hardaway is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.

Hardaway (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway was added to the injury report after picking up an illness, but he's since received the green light to take the court. He's averaging 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five games.

Hardaway is questionable for Thursday's game against Orlando due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway is battling an illness ahead of Thursday's clash. If he can't go, it'd be Hardaway's first absence of the campaign. Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther could see an uptick in playing time if Hardaway doesn't play.

Hardaway finished Monday's 128-125 overtime victory over the Rockets with 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals over 40 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway started the second half for the injured Peyton Watson (side), logging a season high in minutes. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) already sidelined, Watson's potential absence in the future could open a path to big minutes for Hardaway. He's quietly reached double digits in scoring in nine consecutive outings, during which the veteran swingman has averaged 14.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest.