Zeke Nnaji's Back Pain Sidelines Him for Nuggets' Clash vs. Timberwolves
The Denver Nuggets will be shorthanded when they host the defending champion Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Young forward Zeke Nnaji has been ruled out due to lingering lower back pain, marking yet another setback in his injury-riddled campaign.
While the 23-year-old’s absence is unlikely to drastically impact the outcome given his limited role, it underscores the Nuggets’ depth issues early in the season. Nnaji was expected to shoulder more responsibility this year after showing flashes of potential last season, but the nagging back woes have stunted his development so far.