Denver Nuggets Injury Report and Inactive List

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Full Denver Nuggets Injury Report

The reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, are facing early-season challenges with injuries to key players. For fans and bettors, understanding how these injuries impact the team’s rotations, strategies, and betting odds is critical.

DaRon Holmes II

A developing young talent, Holmes brings energy and rebounding off the bench. While his absence may not significantly shift the betting odds, it can affect the team’s depth during crucial moments, especially in fast-paced matchups.

Aaron Gordon

A core player in Denver’s championship run, Gordon’s absence would be a major setback. Known for his defensive versatility and ability to score in transition, Gordon is crucial in matchups against elite wing players. Bettors should be wary of his absence, especially when Denver faces strong offensive teams.

Vlatko Čančar

Čančar provides valuable minutes as a utility forward. His absence could limit Denver’s flexibility in managing player rotations, which might lead to fatigue for the starters and impact second-half betting dynamics.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:779956
Location: Knee Start Date: 2023-08-05 Status: out Display Status: out for season
Note: Cancar suffered a torn ACL, and he is expected to miss the rest of the 2023-24 season.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:790808
Location: Calf Start Date: 2023-10-22 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Tues
Note: Braun is managing a calf ailment, but it is expected that he will face the Lakers on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2023-11-25 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sun
Note: Caldwell-Pope is managing a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will be active against the Spurs on Sunday.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Concussion Start Date: 2023-12-12 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Mon
Note: Caldwell-Pope has missed the previous two games with a concussion, but it is expected that he will take the court Monday against the Mavericks.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Back Start Date: 2023-12-24 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Mon
Note: Caldwell-Pope is bothered by a back strain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Warriors on Monday.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:790808
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-01-13 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sun
Note: Braun is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is not expected to impact his availability Sunday versus the Pacers.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Spine Start Date: 2024-01-15 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Tues
Note: Caldwell-Pope is laid up with a right cervicothoracic strain, but he is likely to take the court Tuesday against the 76ers.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Finger Start Date: 2024-02-03 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sun
Note: Caldwell-Pope exited the previous contest with a dislocated pinky finger, but he is expected to lace up for Sunday’s battle with the Trail Blazers.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Hamstring Start Date: 2024-02-05 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Mon
Note: Caldwell-Pope has been held out of the previous two contests with a hamstring issue, leaving his status in question for Monday’s matchup with the Bucks.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Hamstring Start Date: 2024-02-13 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Thurs
Note: Caldwell-Pope was held out of the last contest with right hamstring tightness, but it is anticipated that he will play Thursday against the Wizards.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Finger Start Date: 2024-02-24 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Caldwell-Pope is nursing a right finger sprain, leaving his status for Sunday’s tilt with the Warriors in question.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Personal Start Date: 2024-03-01 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Tues
Note: Caldwell-Pope was absent from the previous match with a personal matter, but he is likely to face the Suns in Tuesday’s showdown.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2024-04-08 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Tues
Note: Caldwell-Pope has a right shoulder strain, but it is expected that he will face the Jazz on Tuesday.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2024-04-10 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Wed
Note: Caldwell-Pope is managing a shoulder ailment, but it is expected that he will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2024-04-11 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Caldwell-Pope is dealing with a right shoulder strain, but it is believed he will partake in Friday’s contest versus the Spurs.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2024-04-13 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Caldwell-Pope is dealing with a right shoulder strain, and it is unknown if he will suit up Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Abdominal Start Date: 2024-05-09 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Caldwell-Pope has been bothered from right abdominal contusion, and it is likely to suit up against the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-05-11 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Caldwell-Pope is sidelined with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Timberwolves.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:750972
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-05-12 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Caldwell-Pope is sidelined with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Timberwolves.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:800360
Location: Achilles Start Date: 2024-07-13 Status: out Display Status: out for season
Note: Holmes II is out of commission due to torn Achilles, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:755661
Location: Undisclosed Start Date: 2024-10-07 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Thurs
Note: Gordon is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and his availability for the season opener against the Thunder on Thursday is up in the air.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:779956
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-10-31 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Fri
Note: Cancar is managing a sprained right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Friday.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:779956
Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-11-16 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sun
Note: Cancar is laid up with a right ankle sprain, but he will feature in the lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Grizzlies.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:779956
Location: Knee Start Date: 2024-11-20 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Cancar will miss an undetermined length of time with a left knee sprain, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:790808
Location: Back Start Date: 2024-12-15 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Thurs
Note: Braun is nursing with low back spasms, and it is unclear if he will play Thursday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Player: /sport/basketball/player:790808
Location: Back Start Date: 2024-12-21 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sun
Note: Braun is battling with a lower back strain, but he is likely to face Pelicans on Sunday.

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