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JaVale McGee | Center

Team: Denver Nuggets
Age / DOB:  (25) / 1/19/1988
Ht / Wt:  7'0' / 252
College: Nevada-Reno
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George Karl confirmed that he may start JaVale McGee at center next season.
McGee started the final two games of the playoffs, averaging 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds, and it has been reported that Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri felt there was a "lack of attention" given to McGee's development this year. "I know JaVale would like to start," Karl said after Game 6. "We'll push him to work hard this summer and get him to a position where that could be a possibility." Kosta Koufos and Anthony Randolph have guaranteed deals next year, while Timofey Mozgov has a $3.9 million qualifying offer, but McGee seems like the early favorite to start on opening night. May 4 - 7:43 PM
Source: Denver Post

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JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

The Denver Post says GM Masai Ujiri was not happy about the "lack of attention" given to JaVale McGee's growth this season.

Ujiri gave McGee a $44M contract last summer and then watched coach George Karl give him 18.1 minutes per game. It's something that simply shouldn't be acceptable going forward. Although McGee has a ton of warts, his raw ability dwarfs that of Kosta Koufos. If the Nuggets are going to win without a superstar, McGee has to be a big part of it. We wouldn't be surprised if Ujiri implores Karl to start McGee and give him 25-plus minutes next season.
Source: Denver Post
May 3 - 2:46 PM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

George Karl praised JaVale McGee for his play during Tuesday's Game 5 win over the Warriors.

McGee had 10 points, eight boards, a steal and three blocks in just 20 minutes, but Karl made it clear that "our staters were the key tonight. I liked both JaVale and Kenneth in the first half." It's not clear if McGee will start Game 6, but going into a must-win scenario, it seems likely he will given the team won on Tuesday.
Source: Denver Post
May 1 - 9:13 AM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee started at center instead of Kosta Koufos on Tuesday and had 10 points, eight rebounds, a steal and three blocks in 20 minutes.

If McGee could wrangle the starting job from Koufos next season he'd likely be a solid fantasy center. However, we're still not sure George Karl is ready to go there.
Apr 30 - 10:57 PM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

George Karl does not expect JaVale McGee's workload to suddenly increase.

"Do I want to take a chance on giving them speed and size because they play small?" George Karl said. "When JaVale comes in the game, a lot of times they do go small. They don't mess with him. And so much of what I want from our bigs is pick-and-roll defense and rebounding. If JaVale gives me that, he'll stay on the court longer. If I think Kenneth (Faried) or Kosta (Koufos) is doing it better, they're going to be on the court. Anthony (Randolph) gets a chance, too." The Nuggets will continue to try and match up with the Warriors small ball lineup.
Related: Kenneth Faried, Anthony Randolph, Kosta Koufos
Source: Denver Post
Apr 28 - 9:38 AM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee double-doubled with 10 points, 17 rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes off the bench on Monday.

Maybe this is the beginning of George Karl's playoff blueprint from last season, or maybe the explosion will be followed up by yet another disappearing act. Either way, after a line like this McGee is well worth a look if he's floating on your wire.
Apr 15 - 11:14 PM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee scored 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting with nine rebounds, one steal and four blocks in 28 minutes off the bench in Friday's overtime loss.

We're not going to let one good night overshadow a year's worth of data on McGee, and owners can continue to use him as they were prior to tonight.
Apr 13 - 2:30 AM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee scored eight points on 4-of-7 shooting with four rebounds and one block in 17 minutes off the bench on Friday.

McGee went big with 21 points, 11 boards, two steals and three blocks on Wednesday, but as you can see he didn't complete the breakout. We'll keep an eye on him, but he looks like the disappointing fantasy play he has been all season.
Mar 30 - 2:38 AM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee was outstanding in a loss to the Spurs on Wednesday, shooting 10-of-11 from the field for 21 points with 11 boards, two steals and three blocks in 26 minutes.

It was one of his best offense games all year and a nice cherry on top was that McGee made his only free throw attempt. Although, he played just 14.6 minutes per game in his previous 10 and chances are few of his owners in deep leagues didn't capitalize on the big line with 14 games tonight. They can just chalk that up to one of the most bad news-laden nights of the NBA season.
Mar 28 - 2:11 AM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee scored seven points with seven rebounds, two steals and four blocks in 23 minutes off the bench on Monday.

Timofey Mozgov played four minutes and Kosta Koufos played 14 minutes, and it's possible we see McGee take that long-awaited step forward as the year closes down. He should be owned in most formats for his current production, but his upside is obviously what owners are chasing.
Feb 26 - 1:39 AM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee gave Denver a nice lift in Saturday's road win, scoring 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, with six rebounds and three blocks.

He did it all in just 17 minutes, teasing fantasy owners and reinforcing a season-long trend of excellent numbers in limited playing time. Kosta Koufos had eight points, six rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 22 minutes, and the concrete has set around the Nuggets' timeshare at center.
Feb 23 - 10:09 PM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee returned from a leg injury and had 14 points and three rebounds, but zero blocks in 27 minutes on Wednesday.

If McGee's not blocking shots, he has no fantasy value, and is a borderline starter even when he is blocking shots. This was just his eighth game of the season without one, but at least he saw solid minutes off the bench. He's averaging less than 19 minutes per game on the season, and unless that number rises dramatically after the break, he's going to continue to be very frustrating to own.
Feb 13 - 11:55 PM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee will play for the Nuggets on Wednesday despite a leg injury that kept him out of Tuesday's game.

The Nuggets are undermanned without Danilo Gallinari and Andre Iguodala, and McGee's return will probably limit Anthony Randolph, who played well on Tuesday.
Feb 13 - 6:57 PM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

JaVale McGee aggravated his left tibia injury in Tuesday's game against the Raptors and he is listed as day-to-day.

He missed three games about two weeks ago with a contusion to his tibia, but X-rays were negative. The Nuggets will likely evaluate him in the coming days and his status for Wednesday's game against the Nets is in doubt. Kosta Koufos could pick up some more playing time along with Timofey Mozgov. McGee finished with two points and one board in Tuesday's contest.
Related: Kosta Koufos, Timofey Mozgov
Source: Benjamin Hochman on Twitter
Feb 12 - 9:07 PM
JaVale McGee - C - Nuggets

Playing 32 minutes off the bench on Sunday, JaVale McGee scored five points, grabbed a season-high 16 rebounds, and blocked three shots.

As with every performance from this game, it must be noted that there were three overtimes. Still, JaVale got more burn than Kosta Koufos (eight points, two boards in 19 minutes) and he's been very good in limited minutes recently. He's averaging 3.5 blocks in his past four games and remains a tantalizing player to stash at the end of your bench.
Related: Kosta Koufos
Feb 10 - 9:48 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Ty Lawson
2Andre Miller
3Julyan Stone
SG1Andre Iguodala
2Evan Fournier
SF1Danilo Gallinari
2Corey Brewer
3Jordan Hamilton
4Quincy Miller
PF1Kenneth Faried
2Wilson Chandler
3Anthony Randolph
C1Kosta Koufos
2JaVale McGee
3Timofey Mozgov