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Cameron Johnson Good to Go Versus Houston
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Houston Rockets despite being listed with a right ankle sprain. Johnson missed three games with the injury earlier this season but has appeared in Denver's last four contests. He turned in his best scoring effort of that stretch Saturday, finishing with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting against Indiana. Johnson's return has pushed Trevon Brazile back into a reserve role, while the 30-year-old should continue to get quality looks alongside Nikola Jokic in Denver's starting unit.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
DeMar DeRozan Set to Suit Up Monday
Denver Nuggets forward DeMar DeRozan (back) is available for Monday's matchup with the Houston Rockets after being listed with low back spasms. The issue kept him out against Toronto last Wednesday, but he returned Saturday and finished with 11 points and five assists in 22 minutes off the bench against Indiana. DeRozan has had a quiet start in his sixth-man role, averaging 10.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 42.0% through seven games. With Julian Strawther (knee) still sidelined, DeRozan should continue to handle a steady role with Denver's second unit.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
Christian Braun Cleared to Play Monday
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (calf) is available for Monday's matchup with the Houston Rockets after being listed with a left calf contusion and an illness. Braun has started all eight games this season and is averaging 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.0 steals while shooting 51.9% from the field. The 25-year-old has cooled off from his hot start beyond the arc, but the defensive production has remained useful for fantasy managers. With both issues cleared for Monday, Braun should handle his usual workload in Denver's starting five.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
Aaron Gordon Questionable Monday Against Rockets
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (lower body) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Houston Rockets due to lower-body injury management. Gordon is averaging 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 41.9% from the field through eight games. He scored 12 points in Saturday's win over Indiana but went 0-for-6 from beyond the arc. Gordon is one of six Denver players carrying a questionable tag, so the rotation could look much different Monday. Trevon Brazile could see an expanded frontcourt role if Gordon is ruled out after previously starting in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Christian Braun Listed as Questionable Versus Houston
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (calf) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. Braun is dealing with a left calf contusion while also battling an illness after scoring six points on 2-for-8 shooting in Saturday's win over Indiana. Before that quiet outing, the 25-year-old had shot 54.9% from the field and 42.4% from three while averaging 2.1 steals through seven games. Denver's other four starters are also questionable, along with DeMar DeRozan (back). If Braun sits, Cam Whitmore could work his way into the wing rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
DeMar DeRozan Probable for Saturday Against Indiana
Denver Nuggets forward DeMar DeRozan (back) is probable for Saturday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers after missing Wednesday's game against Toronto due to lower-back spasms. The 37-year-old has come off the bench in all six appearances during his first season in Denver, averaging 10.7 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.0 steals in 25.0 minutes while shooting 40.4% from the field. With Julian Strawther (knee) sidelined, DeRozan should continue seeing steady second-unit minutes, though his limited scoring role alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray caps his fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alpha Diallo Upgraded to Available Against Toronto
Denver Nuggets forward Alpha Diallo (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Diallo returned Monday after missing four straight contests and played only six minutes, grabbing one rebound in the loss to Portland. The reigning EuroLeague Best Defender made his NBA debut in the season opener, posting four points, two rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 22 minutes. Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Julian Strawther (knee) remain out, but Diallo still needs to work his way into a larger role. Until the minutes pick up, he is tough to rely on for fantasy production.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
Cameron Johnson Available Wednesday Versus Toronto
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (lower body) is available for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors after initially carrying a probable tag for injury management. Johnson appeared to grab the back of his left leg late in Monday's loss to Portland, but he avoided another absence after already missing three games with a right ankle sprain. The 30-year-old is averaging 8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists through three appearances and has gone just 3-for-11 from three since returning. With Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Julian Strawther (knee) still out, Johnson should continue getting plenty of opportunities to work his way back into form.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
Cameron Johnson Expected to Play Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors due to injury management. Johnson recently returned from a right ankle sprain that sidelined him for three games and has yet to find much rhythm, finishing Monday's loss to Portland with seven points on 2-for-5 shooting. The 30-year-old is averaging 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds through three appearances this season. With Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Julian Strawther (knee) both out, Denver remains thin on the wing. If Johnson is held out, Trevon Brazile could see additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alpha Diallo Cleared to Play Monday
Denver Nuggets forward Alpha Diallo (wrist) is available for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing four straight contests with a wrist sprain and personal reasons. Diallo made his only appearance of the season on Opening Night, recording four points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 22 minutes against Oklahoma City. With Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Julian Strawther (knee) still sidelined, Diallo should have a chance to work his way back into Denver's wing rotation. His defense should help him stay in the mix, but he will need to show more on offense before there is much fantasy value to chase.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
Cameron Johnson Cleared to Play Friday
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns after missing the past three contests. Johnson sprained his ankle in the season opener at Oklahoma City, finishing with five points and two rebounds in 11 minutes before exiting. Denver turned to its young forwards while he was out, with Trevon Brazile posting 11 points and eight rebounds in a start Wednesday and Bryce Hopkins starting the previous two games. Johnson averaged 12.2 points and 2.0 threes while shooting 43.0 percent from deep last season. His return is likely to squeeze Hopkins' role first, while Brazile should remain involved.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
Alpha Diallo Questionable Against Phoenix
Denver Nuggets forward Alpha Diallo (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Diallo missed two games with a right wrist sprain before sitting out Wednesday for personal reasons. The 29-year-old made his NBA debut against Oklahoma City, finishing with four points, two rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 22 minutes. The reigning EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year could eventually carve out value through steals, but his role is still taking shape. If he remains out Friday, Bryce Hopkins should stay involved, while Trevon Brazile and Cam Whitmore could also pick up extra minutes on the wing.
Source: Kellan Olson
Source: Kellan Olson
Cameron Johnson Carries Questionable Tag for Friday
Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns, according to Kellan Olson. Johnson sprained his ankle in the season opener against Oklahoma City and has missed the past three games. He dealt with inflammation in the same ankle last season, so Denver has reason to be careful with his return. Trevon Brazile has taken advantage of the opening, finishing with 11 points and eight rebounds in 31 minutes Wednesday against New Orleans. Bryce Hopkins has also seen time in the starting lineup, but Brazile looks like the better bet for another sizable role if Johnson remains out.
Source: Kellan Olson
Source: Kellan Olson
Cameron Johnson to Miss Second Straight Game
Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors with a right ankle sprain. Johnson will miss his second straight contest after exiting the season opener against Oklahoma City, and the 30-year-old also dealt with right ankle inflammation late last season. Bryce Hopkins started in his place Saturday, but Trevon Brazile made the stronger case for an extra run with 17 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench. With Alpha Diallo (wrist) also sidelined, Brazile should stay firmly in Denver's rotation while Johnson is out.
Source: Denver Nuggets
Source: Denver Nuggets
Alpha Diallo Could Miss Second Straight Game
Denver Nuggets forward Alpha Diallo (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors due to a right wrist sprain and personal reasons, according to Katy Winge. Diallo made his NBA debut Thursday, recording four points, two rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 22 minutes while starting the second half for Cameron Johnson (ankle). He then missed Saturday's win over New Orleans. With Johnson also doubtful, Bryce Hopkins and Trevon Brazile could again pick up extra minutes. Diallo, the 2025-26 EuroLeague Best Defender, averaged 1.4 steals last season and has some defensive-stat appeal if he can carve out a regular role.
Source: Katy Winge
Source: Katy Winge
