The Nuggets aren't expecting Cancar (knee) to play at any point during the 2023-24 season after the team applied for a Disabled Player Exception from the NBA prior to the Jan. 15 deadline, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Cancar underwent surgery surgery on his left knee Thursday and is out indefinitely, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Cancar was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee after suffering the injury while playing for the Slovenian national team Friday in an exhibition against Greece, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Cancar suffered a lower body injury during Slovenia's exhibition versus Greece on Friday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Cancar is starting Sunday against the Kings.
Cancar is probable for Friday's game versus the Suns due to a left ankle sprain.
Cancar is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.
Cancar (wrist) played six minutes in Sunday's 122-120 loss to the Nets, finishing with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one rebound.
Cancar (wrist) will be available to play Sunday against the Nets.
Cancar (wrist) is probable Sunday against the Nets.