Alpha Diallo moved from out to day-to-day with a right wrist issue on Sunday. The Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday night, and his return is listed for Oct. 26.
What happened
The Nuggets upgraded Alpha Diallo from out to day-to-day on Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the injury report posted at 10:03 a.m. ET. The issue is a right wrist problem, listed as wrist, arm, right. He was first listed day-to-day on Friday, Oct. 23, then moved to out on Saturday, Oct. 24. The report's comment reads, "Diallo (wrist) won't play Saturday against the Pelicans." The report lists his expected return as Oct. 26. It gives no other detail on the injury.
What it means for the Nuggets
Denver is 1-1 and sits eighth in the standings after a win in its last game. Next up is Monday's home game against the Warriors, at 10 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBC Sports Network. Diallo has played one game this season. He averaged 22.2 minutes, 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The Nuggets are 0-1 with him and 1-0 without him. Without him, Jamal Murray played 39.9 minutes and Nikola Jokic 39.5. Christian Braun played 36.5 and Aaron Gordon 33.1. DeMar DeRozan played 25.9 and Trevon Brazile 23.3. Cameron Johnson is also day-to-day with an ankle issue.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Diallo is still listed day-to-day ahead of the Warriors game. The report gives Oct. 26 as his expected return, which is Monday's game date. The Nuggets have not announced whether he will play. Watch Cameron Johnson's ankle on the same report. Julian Strawther is out with a left knee issue. Spencer Jones is day-to-day with a hamstring issue. The Warriors game is the only one on the schedule so far.
Is Alpha Diallo playing vs the Warriors?
Not announced. He is day-to-day with a right wrist issue, and the injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 26, the date of the Warriors game at 10 p.m. ET.
When will Alpha Diallo be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 26. The Nuggets have not announced anything beyond that.