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Bryce Hopkins to start Saturday vs. New Orleans

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Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Bryce Hopkins, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokić will start Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

The Nuggets are down two rotation wings for Saturday’s game, as Cameron Johnson (ankle) and Alpha Diallo (wrist) will not play. Hopkins gets the starting nod, keeping DeMar DeRozan in the sixth-man role. The other four starters are unchanged.

- Raphielle Johnson

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John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 reports that Cameron Johnson (ankle) is expected to play in Friday’s matchup with the Suns.

Johnson has logged only 11 minutes this season after getting injured in the opener, but he’s on track to return against his former team. He started that contest, but it’s unknown if he’ll rejoin the first unit against Phoenix. Bryce Hopkins started two games, and Trevon Brazile started one in Johnson’s absence.
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Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play against the Suns on Friday.

Johnson has missed Denver’s last three games and could end up missing a fourth. Bryce Hopkins had been starting in his place, but it was Trevon Brazile that got the nod in their last game. Brazile should be worth streaming if he gets another start.
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Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Trevon Brazile and Nikola Jokić will start Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans.

Brazile has gotten off to a good start in his rookie season, and he’s been rewarded with a spot in Wednesday’s starting lineup. He replaces fellow rookie Bryce Hopkins, who started Denver’s last two games.
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Cameron Johnson (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans.

Johnson has missed Denver’s last two games and will likely miss a third. If he remains out, Bryce Hopkins should get another start.
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DeMar DeRozan accounted for 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Warriors.

For the first time since his rookie season, DeRozan is being asked to come off the bench. As expected, the veteran forward needs to adjust to the unfamiliar role. After taking 19 shots in Denver’s first two games, he took 15 against the Warriors and recorded his first 20-point stat line of the season. As DeRozan gets more comfortable in his role, his chances of providing the fantasy value managers have grown accustomed to over the years improve.
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Bryce Hopkins finished Monday’s loss to the Warriors with 13 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer.

Monday’s start was the second in as many games for Hopkins, who continues to fill in for the injured Cameron Johnson (ankle). Unlike Saturday’s win over the Pelicans, when he offered limited production, the rookie was more aggressive on offense. The result was Hopkins’ first double-figure scoring night as an NBA player. He should remain a starter until Johnson is healthy enough to play.
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Cameron Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out against the Warriors on Monday.

Johnson was initially listed as doubtful, so his official absence isn’t surprising. Bryce Hopkins will likely get another start, though he only played 19 minutes and was relatively ineffective. Trevon Brazile saw more minutes and should be a better streaming choice for fantasy managers.
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Cameron Johnson (ankle) is doubtful for Monday’s game against the Warriors.

Johnson did not play in Saturday’s win over the Pelicans, and he’ll likely miss another game on Monday. With Alpha Diallo (wrist) also unavailable, the Nuggets started Bryce Hopkins against New Orleans. Hopkins played just 19 minutes, while fellow rookie Trevon Brazile was far more effective off the bench. Brazile is the better option for managers looking for a streamer on Monday’s slate.
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Alpha Diallo (wrist) is out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Diallo’s absence means that the Nuggets will be without two rotation players, as starter Cameron Johnson (ankle) was already out. DeMar DeRozan could move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Denver’s season-opening loss to the Thunder.
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Alpha Diallo (wrist) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Diallo played 22 minutes in his Nuggets’ debut on Thursday, starting the second half for the injured Cameron Johnson (ankle). With Johnson ruled out for Saturday, Diallo could start Denver’s home opener if he’s available. If not, DeMar DeRozan may start.

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Alpha Diallo (wrist/personal) is now doubtful for Friday’s game against the Suns.

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Simone Fontecchio (illness) is probable for Friday’s game against the Pacers.

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