Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Sun 8/8/21 7:39 PM

Nnaji won't be available Sunday for the Nuggets' Las Vegas Summer League matchup with the Heat due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
In addition to Nnaji, the Nuggets also ruled out Markus Howard and Nah'Shon Hyland, but it's unclear at this point if any of three tested positive for the virus. Nnaji will hope to gain clearance to play in advance of the Nuggets' second game in Las Vegas on Tuesday versus the Celtics.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Sat 5/15/21 1:16 PM

Nnaji (ankle) logged eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 21 minutes off the bench Friday in the Nuggets' 104-91 loss to the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji had been off the Nuggets' injury report ahead of both of the past two games, but it wasn't until Friday that he made his return from the left ankle issue that first cropped up in late April. The rookie ended up seeing his most playing time since Feb. 21, but it came with the caveat that two of the Nuggets' top three power forwards -- Aaron Gordon and Paul Millsap -- sat out for rest purposes. Nnaji is unlikely to be a regular member of the Denver rotation once the playoffs arrive.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Sat 5/8/21 5:51 PM

Nnaji (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji missed his fourth straight game in the first half of the back-to-back set Friday. He's averaged 9.1 minutes per game when healthy.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Fri 5/7/21 9:10 PM

Nnaji (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji will miss a fourth straight game due to a sprained ankle. His next chance to play will be Saturday against the Nets.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Thu 5/6/21 7:27 PM

Nnaji (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Utah, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji's ankle sprain has forced him to miss the last three games, but it looks like he's got a solid chance to return Friday. He's averaged 9.1 minutes per game when healthy.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Tue 5/4/21 8:09 PM

Nnaji (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji has missed the past two games due to a sprained left ankle. He'll probably be available Wednesday, but he hasn't seen double-digit minutes since late March.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Mon 5/3/21 9:34 PM

Nnaji (ankle) won't play Monday against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji was considered questionable due to a left ankle sprain, and the team has since elected to hold him out Monday.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Fri 4/30/21 5:59 PM

Nnaji is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Clippers due to a sprained left ankle.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji has seen spot run with the Nuggets lately. His absence likely wouldn't affect the rotation significantly.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Fri 4/2/21 2:18 PM

Nnaji is averaging 13.9 minutes, 4.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.2 rebounds and 0.1 blocks in 18 games since the All-Star break.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji has seen a substantial uptick in minutes since the All-Star break, increasing his average from 4.1 minutes to 13.9. However, the addition of Aaron Gordon may have hindered the 19-year-old's progress, as he hasn't seen the court in the Nuggets' last two games. As Denver pushes towards the playoffs, it's safe to anticipate more DNPs from the rookie.

Zeke Nnaji
PF/C DEN
Sun 3/14/21 2:12 PM

Nnaji (illness) played five minutes in Saturday's 116-103 loss to the Mavericks, contributing three rebounds and one assist.
EDGE Analysis
Nnaji sat out Friday's 103-102 win over the Grizzlies due to the illness, but he was back in action for the second half of the back-to-back set. The rookie was held under 10 minutes for the first time in eight appearances, and he could get squeezed out of head coach Michael Malone's rotation entirely now that Paul Millsap and JaMychal Green are healthy again after both recently returned from multigame absences.