Denver Nuggets and Slovenia national team forward Vlatko Cancar is already thinking about the upcoming summer. The 26-year-old continues his recovery after an ACL injury but remains optimistic about his availability for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Of course, Slovenia will need to qualify first.
During Friday's friendly game against Greece in Athens, Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar sustained an injury that dashed his FIBA World Cup 2023 hopes. After a powerful dunk, he landed awkwardly on his left leg, prompting assistance from the medical team due to knee pain. Subsequent MRI results on Saturday revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee.
Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for Slovenia on Friday, according to Mike Singer of The Denver Post. There's no timetable for surgery as of yet, per the same report. Cancar suffered a severe injury in a FIBA World Cup 2023 preparation game vs. Greece.
Denver Nuggets and Slovenia national team forward Vlatko Cancar is already thinking about the upcoming summer. The 26-year-old continues his recovery after an ACL injury but remains optimistic about his availability for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Of course, Slovenia will need to qualify first.
During Friday's friendly game against Greece in Athens, Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar sustained an injury that dashed his FIBA World Cup 2023 hopes. After a powerful dunk, he landed awkwardly on his left leg, prompting assistance from the medical team due to knee pain. Subsequent MRI results on Saturday revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee.
Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for Slovenia on Friday, according to Mike Singer of The Denver Post. There's no timetable for surgery as of yet, per the same report. Cancar suffered a severe injury in a FIBA World Cup 2023 preparation game vs. Greece.
Vlatko Cancar was forced to an early exit in a friendly game against Greece, but his teammate Jordan Morgan provided a positive update. With 3:37 left in the fourth quarter, Cancar made an incredible dunk but awkwardly landed on the court and immediately grabbed his knee. He left the court with the help of his teammates and went into a locker room straight away.
Vlatko Cancar made a spectacular dunk in a friendly game against Greece, but it instantly was greeted with concern about a potentially serious injury. With 3:37 left in the fourth quarter, Cancar made an incredible dunk but awkwardly landed on the court and immediately grabbed his knee. He left the court with the help of his teammates and went into a locker room straight away.
Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar played his first game in the starting lineup this season and did not disappoint his team, providing a great performance. In a 134-117 win against the Golden State Warriors, the Slovenian forward finished the game with 17 points (4/6 2PT, 3/4 3PT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
Last night's game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets featured a wild series of events at the end of the second quarter that could not be repeated even if the players wanted. The Mavericks inbounded the ball with 7.7 seconds to go on the clock. Luka Doncic had the ball as usual. As usual, he hit a stepback three-pointer to beat the buzzer. However, the story doesn't end here.
The Slovenian Basketball Federation announced that Goran Dragic, Luka Doncic, Mike Tobey, and Vlatko Cancar will play in the EuroBasket preparation cycle game against Turkey tonight in Istanbul. Denver Nuggets forward Cancar is set to make his debut with the national team this summer, as he missed the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers window in June and July.
Slovenian forward Vlatko Cancar has re-signed with the Denver Nuggets, according to his agent Misko Raznatovic. It's a three-year contract with a team option for the last season, but the details have not been made available.
After exiting Monday's match against Dallas Mavericks early, Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar received the verdict on his injury. The Slovenian player has been diagnosed with a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely. According to reports, imaging after the loss in Dallas where Cancar got hurt and left the game confirmed the injury. Cancar's next steps (surgery, etc.) are still being ...