The Nuggets hope to have backup big man Zeke Nnaji in the lineup against the Magic on Wednesday. As expected, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the top teams in the NBA to begin the 2023-24 season.
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They are currently dealing with Jamal Murray’s injuries but have remained one of the best teams in the Western Conference. One explanation for this is because they are getting major contributions from players who were not in the rotation last season. Zeke Nnaji has been a crucial player for the Nuggets this season.
Zeke Nnaji is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game in Orlando with a right ankle sprain.
Jamal Murray and Vlatko Cancar remain out.— Vinny Benedetto (@VBenedetto) November 21, 2023
Nnaji has come in as a critical backup for Nikola Jokic, although he is currently battling with an ankle injury. According to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, he is still scheduled to play in the Nuggets’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. This is the first indication of an injury worry for Zeke Nnaji, who has appeared in all 14 games for the Nuggets this season. Nnaji signed a four-year, $32 million contract extension prior to the season. Nnaji had struggled to get regular minutes in the Nuggets rotation during the previous three years, but the team needed a backup center and he was given the chance. Nnaji has been averaging 3.7 points per game and 2.4 rebounds while playing approximately 10.9 minutes per game and shooting 52.8 percent from the field, 42.9 percent from the three-point line, and 64.7 percent from the free throw line. Nnaji fits the pattern of today’s big guys, who are more flexible and capable of spreading the floor with consistent outside shooting.
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