Vlatko Cancar

Vlatko Cancar

25-Year-Old ForwardF
Denver Nuggets
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Despite signing a new three-year deal with the Nuggets, there is very little chance Cancar sees enough playing time to warrant attention in fantasy. Since being drafted in 2017, he has barely seen the floor, at least consistently, leaving him as an afterthought for all fantasy managers. Coming off a season in which he played just 15 times, there is no reason to think he can have any sort of value. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $4.47 million with the Nuggets in July of 2022. Contract includes $2.35 million team option for 2024-25.
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Cancar was born April 10, 1997 in Koper, Slovenia. Six days after his 18th birthday, he signed his first pro contract -- a five-year deal with KK Olimpija of the Slovenian league. He left for the Adriatic League after one season and was selected by the Nuggets the following summer in the 2017 NBA Draft. He stayed in Europe and helped Slovenia to a gold medal in EuroBasket 2017, defeating Turkey in the finals. After two more seasons in Spain, Cancar made his way to the United States to sign his rookie deal with Denver. Cancar signed his first pro deal at the age of 18 with KK Olimpija of the Slovenian League. It was initially a five-year contract, but after one year in the Slovenian league, Cancar moved to KK Mega Basket of the Adriatic League. He was first selected by the Nuggets in the 2017 NBA Draft, but elected to remain overseas. Cancar signed with the Spanish club San Pablo Burgos and played out a two-year deal. He headed for the United States to sign his rookie deal with the Nuggets in August 2019. Cancar made his NBA debut on Oct. 31, 2019 against the Pelicans.

Gets limited playing time Sunday
FDenver Nuggets
March 13, 2023
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.
ANALYSIS
Cancar was cleared to return from his wrist injury ahead of Friday's game against the Spurs, but he didn't see the floor in a coach's decision during the Nuggets' 128-120 loss. While he received some playing time Sunday, Cancar picked up a flagrant foul and personal foul within a one-minute stretch early in the second quarter and ended up sitting for the entire second half. Cancar looks as though he may be on the fringe of the Nuggets' rotation for the time being.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Next man up?
FDenver Nuggets
December 24, 2022
Cancar could see an uptick in role with Jeff Green expected to miss at least a month due to a broken hand.
ANALYSIS
Cancar has averaged just 11.0 minutes per game across 21 appearances this season, but he's a direct fill-in candidate positionally. Green, on the other hand, has been a key reserve, contributing 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.3 minutes per game this season. Cancar is in his fourth season with Denver, and owns a respectable 48.2/37.9/76.3 percent shooting slash for his career.
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2017 Fantasy Outlook
Despite Cancar's status as a recent draft pick, he's spent the past two seasons playing professional ball in France, Slovenia and Serbiam getting plenty of experience. Like many international players, Cancar is likely to continue playing in overseas, as he still has time left on his contract with Mega Bemax in Serbia. Cancar is a lengthy forward who can play multiple positions, which fits what the Nuggets have looked for in recent years. The fact that he shot 62 percent from the field in the Serbian League last season and shot 40 percent from the three-point line in Liga ABA and SKL the past two seasons is also an encouraging sign for his development as a floor-spacing big. Scouts believe he can still grow into his long body, as he's got a 7'0' wingspan and a height of 6'9” at the ripe age of 20. That said, he'll likely continue to develop overseas rather than making the Nuggets' regular-season roster.
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Available to play
FDenver Nuggets
Wrist
March 12, 2023
Cancar (wrist) will be available to play Sunday against the Nets.
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Probable for Sunday
FDenver Nuggets
March 11, 2023
Cancar (wrist) is probable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
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Cleared to play
FDenver Nuggets
March 10, 2023
Cancar (wrist) is good to go Friday against the Spurs.
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Questionable against Spurs
FDenver Nuggets
Wrist
March 9, 2023
Cancar (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
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Out Wednesday
FDenver Nuggets
Wrist
March 8, 2023
Cancar (wrist) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls.
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