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24 de enero de 2026
Questionable for Sunday
Valanciunas (calf) is questionable to play Sunday in Memphis.
Análisis
Valanciunas returned from an 11-game layoff in a win over the Wizards on Thursday, but then hit the sidelines for Friday's win in Milwaukee, with that game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back set. If he needs to miss Sunday's game in Memphis, that would indicate he suffered a setback, but we'll have a better idea on Valanciunas' status following shootaround.
24 de enero de 2026
Ruled out Friday
Valanciunas (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Análisis
Valanciunas returned from an 11-game absence due to a right calf strain in Thursday's win over Washington, though he'll be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran big man's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Grizzlies. In the meantime, Zeke Nnaji will likely see increased minutes, while DaRon Holmes could enter the Denver rotation.
23 de enero de 2026
Iffy for Friday
Valanciunas is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks with his right calf strain.
Análisis
Valanciunas played in his first game since Dec. 31 on Thursday against Toronto, finishing with 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes. This questionable tag does not mean he suffered a setback, as it's common practice for players to get a maintenance day in situations like these, with this being the second leg of a back-to-back set. Zeke Nnaji could find himself with a larger role if Valanciunas is held out.
23 de enero de 2026
Returns with 16 points
Valanciunas (calf) recorded 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes Thursday in the Nuggets' 107-97 win over the Wizards.
Análisis
After straining his right calf in a Dec. 31 win over the Raptors, Valanciunas had been projected to miss about a month before being re-evaluated, but he ended up returning just over a week earlier than anticipated. Though the Nuggets kept Valanciunas' minutes in check in his return, he moved straight into the starting five and delivered a respectable line. Valanciunas could be a candidate to rest in the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday in Milwaukee, but he looks like he'll be in line for a regular 20-plus-minute role on the top unit in the short term until the Nuggets get Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the fold.
22 de enero de 2026
Starting Thursday
Valanciunas will start Thursday versus the Wizards, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Análisis
Valanciunas will replace DaRon Holmes in the first unit for Thursday's game, and he'll be joined by Jamal Murray, Jalen Pickett, Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon. In Valanciunas' previous start this season, he finished with 17 points (5-6 FG, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and one turnover in 23 minutes.
22 de enero de 2026
Will play Thursday
Valanciunas (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Análisis
Valanciunas is available to play for the first time since Dec. 31 due to a calf strain. The veteran center could have a minutes restriction, but his return should have a negative impact on the minutes of Zeke Nnaji and DaRon Holmes.
22 de enero de 2026
Expected to play Thursday
Valanciunas (calf) is expected to play Thursday versus the Wizards, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Análisis
This will be Valanciunas' first game since Dec. 31, so he'll likely have some minutes restrictions, but his return will likely result in less playing time for DaRon Holmes and Zeke Nnaji. While Valanciunas may be brought along slowly, he'll have a ton of opportunity while Nikola Jokic (knee) is out, so make sure he's not floating around on your waiver wire.
21 de enero de 2026
Upgraded to questionable
Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Análisis
The Nuggets announced Jan. 1 that Valanciunas would be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a right calf strain, but it sounds like he could return a week earlier than expected. With Nikola Jokic (knee) still sidelined, Valanciunas would have a lot of appeal as a streaming option if he can get the green light to play.