Nnaji (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Suns. Nnaji was initially listed as probable for this game, but he should handle his regular workload in this contest. That said, with Aaron Gordon (ankle) back in the rotation, Nnaji's minutes should decrease considerably, so he's not likely to have a lot of fantasy upside.

Nnaji (ankle) is available but won't start Sunday's contest against the Celtics.

Ruled out Wednesday

Nnaji is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pistons. Nnaji will replace Aaron Gordon (ankle) in this contest, though it's uncertain how much workload he'll carry in this game. The former Arizona star is averaging 7.

Iffy against Boston

Zeke Nnaji was taking his turn in a free-throw ... their spacing if opponents refuse to guard Watson, Westbrook and Aaron Gordon on the perimeter. In any case, the returns on Nnaji’s minutes ...

Head coach Mike Malone said the doesn't expect Gordon to play Friday against the Pistons, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. Gordon rolled his left ankle during the Nuggets' loss to the Bucks on Thursday.

Westbrook went for 25 points, two steals, two blocks and a corner three with 1:28 to go that doubled Denver’s lead. Sacramento did not go quietly — Zach LaVine answered 20 seconds later to creep back within one score — but the Nuggets made the stops and free throws necessary to escape.

Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists, while adding 18 points and nine rebounds, Aaron Gordon scored 25 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-116 on Monday night.

Most of Zeke Nnaji’s work this season has been done in the background, after games. He’s taking advantage of a moment in the foreground now.