Faried (illness) played just 19 minutes on Tuesday, failing to score a point on 0-for-6 shooting and collecting just five rebounds.

If the Nuggets' frontcourt weren't so beat up at the moment, Faried likely wouldn't have played at all on Tuesday, so the poor performance doesn't come as a surprise. With the club playing again Wednesday in Boston, Faried may not be healthy enough to take advantage of the Celtics' soft defense in the paint, so don't consider him an automatic start despite the opposition.

Faried (illness) will play Tuesday but remains weakened, the Denver Post's Chris Dempsey reports.

With JaVale McGee out and Darrell Arthur only likely to play in an emergency, Faried may be asked to play big minutes, although he is clearly not 100 percent healthy.

Faried (illness) participated in shootaround and is expected to play Tuesday against the 76ers, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

An illness kept Faried out of Saturday's loss to the Hornets, but his presence at shootaround Tuesday is a solid indication that he'll be back in the lineup against Philadelphia. Faried notched eight double-doubles in the month of January but topped 15 points only three times in 15 games.

Faried (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Charlotte, CBS Sports' Matt Moore reports.

The Nuggets will also be without Darrell Arthur (illness), leaving them very thin in the paint, especially given Jusuf Nurkic's consistent foul troubles. J.J. Hickson figures to see one of his steadiest workloads yet, though Faried's absence should also result in a bit more usage for all of Ty Lawson, Arron Afflalo and Wilson Chandler.

Faried (illness) started Friday's game against the Celtics and scored 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-5 FT) and grabbed 14 rebounds for his sixth double-double this month.

Faried doesn't score as consistently as owners would like, but he's a machine on the boards. He has double-digit rebounds in seven out of his past 11 games and is shooting 53.8 percent from the floor this season. Owners should continue to use him in all leagues.

Faried (illness) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Celtics, the Denver Post reports.

Considered questionable heading into the night due to the illness, Faried looks like he's shown enough improvement over the last few hours to give the Nuggets confidence about his health. He'll receive the start at power forward.

Faried (illness) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics, Matt Moore of CBS Sports reports.

Faried came down with the flu Thursday morning, and his status for Friday is in jeopardy. He'll receive fluids and treatment throughout the day, and an update should be available following Friday's morning shootaround.

Faried recorded a double-double in Tuesday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 26 points (9-17 FG, 8-12 FT) and 14 rebounds in 37 minutes.

Faried got to the free throw line a season-high of 12 times in this game, along with matching a season-high in points with 26, which was good to see as he hasn't been scoring as well as he did last year. He's averaging 27 minutes per game so far this season, so the 37 minutes he recorded Tuesday will probably be more than he'll see going forward. He's still a very good source of rebounds and if he continues to record higher minutes totals like he did in this game, his fantasy value will only increase.

Faried posted a double-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks in 30 minutes of action Wednesday against the Mavericks.

Faried has been very sporadic in January, but has managed to average 13.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks for the month. His minutes will continue to ebb and flow as coach Brian Shaw feels fit, but with those solid averages, Faried is a solid option in most formats.

Faried had a stellar outing against the Bulls on Thursday as he posted 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-4 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three blocks during his 36 minutes on the court.

Faried dealt with "dead legs" this past Tuesday and only managed to play 21 minutes against the Lakers as a result. He's averaging 26.4 minutes on the season and Thursday's 36-minute outing seems to denote that his legs have recovered nicely. The 25-year-old is a double-double threat every time he steps onto the court and should be deployed in almost every type of format as the season continues.

Faried had "dead legs" Tuesday night and played a mere 20 minutes as a result, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Faried had played at least 30 minutes in each of his last three games and pulled down a ridiculous 58 rebounds during that span, so it's understandable as to why he had tired legs. He won't have a ton of time to rest those legs however, as the Nuggets travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls on New Year's Day. Still, Faried's tired legs don't sound like much of a reason for concern at this point.

Faried had another big game on Sunday, following up his career night on Friday. He finished with 17 points (8-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, and two assists in 38 minutes.

Thet's three straight double-doubles for Faried and counting. He's really starting to come into form for Denver and now is a perfect opportunity to sell-high on the forward for those who are thinking of jumping ship.

Faried erupted Friday in a win over the Timberwolves, scoring a season-high 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-5 FT) and grabbing a career-high 25 rebounds.

Faried's night could have been even better had he not picked up five fouls in the game. After the third quarter alone, Faried had 20 points and 20 rebounds. He obviously won't be putting up these numbers every night, but now has a double-double in two straight games. In December, he's averaging 10.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Hats off to any owners who used him in a daily league for this one.

Faried (ankle) grabbed a double-double in his return to action Wednesday against the Rockets. He contributed 11 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists before fouling out after 32 minutes of play.

Faried has played just three games over the last six contests, but it appears he'll be fine moving forward. Still, the young forward has had a massively disappointing season so far, contributing 11.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and not much of anything else. He's a low-end option in standard leagues for now.

Faried (ankle) will return to the starting lineup versus Houston on Wednesday, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Faried missed Sunday's matchup with San Antonio due to a sprained ankle, and he came off the bench in the Nuggets' previous two games after returning from a shoulder injury. He'll be back in the starting five Wednesday, joining Timofey Mozgov and Wilson Chandler in the frontcourt and pushing J.J. Hickson back to the bench.

Faried (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday and is on track to return Wednesday against the Rockets, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Faried, who missed Sunday's game against San Antonio, is expected to play Wednesday, barring a setback. He's been shaky of late, battling ankle and back issues and scoring in double-figures just twice in his last five outings. His numbers are down across the board this season, and he's shoot a career-low 50.6 percent from the floor.

Faried (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Spurs, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Faried suffered an ankle injury Saturday against Houston but returned to the game and finished with seven points, three rebounds and two assists. It's likely the forward is dealing with swelling, so he'll be held out, meaning J.J. Hickson will likely notch another start at power forward.

Faried scored 13 points (4-9 FG, 5-6 FT) and added eight rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes of action off the bench against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.

This was Faried's first night back and in only 22 minutes of action he was able to be productive on a per minute basis. It's a great sign to see Faried play again and his minutes should increase from here as they move things along with Faried.

Faried (back) is expected to come off the bench Wednesday night against the Heat, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Faried has been day-to-day with a lower back strain, and although he's expected to be available, it will be in a reserve role. He's a risky fantasy play until he proves he's able to handle steady minutes.

Faried (back) was present at shootaround and is expected to be available to play Wednesday, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Faried suffered a strained lower back in a practice earlier this week, and has missed the past two contests as a result. His appearance in shootaround is definitely good news for fantasy owners, but we still do not know if he will have any minutes restrictions Wednesday. Faried has only averaged 26 minutes and 10.7 points so far this year, so even though fantasy owners drafted Faried as an every week starter, it may be wise to bench him in his return from this back problem, if there's a solid option on the bench to replace him.