Vlatko Cancar is set to miss eight weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, impacting his quest for more playing time on the Nuggets' roster.

Vlatko Čančar has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks. This season, he has played only four games, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds, a stark contrast to his previous season where he was a key rotation player with 60 games played. Čančar was drafted 49th overall in 2017, a decision made alongside the trade of the 13th overall pick, Donovan Mitchell.

Vlatko Cancar suffered a significant left knee injury during a game against Memphis and will be out for the foreseeable future.

Vlatko Čančar is in his fifth season with the Nuggets, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game while shooting 57.1% from the field and 50.0% from beyond the arc. He is now out indefinitely due to a knee injury, which is particularly unfortunate given that he missed the entire 2023-24 season. Coach Michael Malone expressed deep sympathy for him, highlighting Čančar's contributions as a reliable "glue guy" for the team. While the injury is not necessarily season-ending, Malone encouraged him to prioritize his well-being. Throughout his career, Čančar has averaged 3.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 134 games, showcasing his potential when given the opportunity.

Vlatko Cancar made his return to the Nuggets after a 10-game absence due to injury, but his comeback was short-lived as he suffered another serious knee injury after just three games. Coach Michael Malone noted that while the injury might not be season-ending, Cancar will be out for the foreseeable future as the team assesses the situation. His past two seasons have been challenging, with Cancar missing all of last season and only appearing in four games this season. The Nuggets are currently dealing with multiple player absences yet maintain an 8-5 record.