Nnaji had 14 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 130-104 victory over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Nnaji scored eight of his 14 points in the fourth quarter with the game getting out of hand quickly. His 14 points mark a new season high, and the same is true of his minutes (20). Nnaji has been the third-string center behind Nikola Jokic and DeAndre Jordan and has made just three appearances in December, but credit to him for staying ready when his number was called.

Nnaji closed Thursday's 124-101 victory over the Nets with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over six minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Nnaji has fallen out of the Nuggets' rotation recently, but he saw a handful of minutes during Thursday's comfortable win. While he was relatively efficient off the bench, he isn't a fantasy-relevant option as long as Denver's frontcourt is relatively healthy.

Nnaji recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks in 12 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Nnaji was expected to draw the start with Nikola Jokic (back) out, but the Nuggets elected to play the matchup and pit DeAndre Jordan against his former team. While the decision succeeded with flying colors, Nnaji still had an impact in 12 minutes on the court. Although one shouldn't expect Jordan to stay this productive, Monday's switch puts a question mark next to Nnaji's future as Jokic's direct replacement.

Nnaji (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Nnaji has been upgraded from probable to available despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. He should continue to serve as Denver's backup center behind Nikola Jokic.

Nnaji is probable for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando due to a right ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Nikola Jokic was ejected from Monday's contest against Detroit, which allowed Nnaji to play 14 minutes. He posted seven points, one rebound and one block during the narrow win, but it appears he picked up a minor ankle sprain. Nnaji is still on track to suit up versus the Magic, but he'll probably see fewer minutes with Jokic back in the lineup Wednesday.

Nnaji produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 110-89 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Nnaji signed a four-year contract extension with the Nuggets during the offseason, and while he's had consistent minutes off the bench, he hasn't displayed much fantasy upside. He had one of his best performances of the young season during Wednesday's defeat but is unlikely to see a significant uptick in production as long as the Nuggets stay fairly healthy.

Nnaji signed a four-year, $32 million contract extension with the Nuggets on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nnaji won the battle to open the 2023-24 season as the backup of Nikola Jokic, and while his fantasy upside will be minimal in that role, there's no question the Nuggets believe in him and his long-term potential. Nnaji is expected to have a more prominent role in this upcoming campaign and will look to improve on the 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks across 14.0 minutes per contest he averaged in 2022-23.

Nnaji recorded 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 win over the Suns

EDGE Analysis

Now in his third season with the Nuggets, Nnaji is once again trying to hold on to a spot in the rotation as Nikola Jokic's backup. He put in more work than his competition, as DeAndre Jordan and Peyton Watson saw limited action. His role seems safe for now, but with Jokic playing max minutes in the regular season, Nnaji's fantasy impact will be negligible.

Nnaji (knee) will play Thursday against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Nnaji has been dealing with a right knee issue for the past few games, but he'll make his return to the lineup Thursday. With most of the Nuggets' starters not playing, it's possible that Nnaji starts and sees extended minutes.

Nnaji (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Nnnaji is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to a right knee sprain. If he's unable to suit up, his next chance to do so is Saturday's matchup with Utah.