Vlatko Cancar has returned to the Denver Nuggets after a lengthy injury layoff but faced another setback, playing only three games before suffering a serious knee injury. Coach Michael Malone indicated that while the injury may not be season-ending, Cancar will be out for the foreseeable future as the team gathers more information.

Over the past two seasons, Cancar has struggled significantly with injuries, missing all of last season and only appearing in four games this season. The Nuggets are also dealing with absences from key players Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon, yet maintain an 8-5 record.