"Nuggets coach George Karl? shook his head when he announced that Nene would not be available for Monday night's game because of a bruised left foot.

"I'm just sad," Karl said. "I just want him to have a great year."

Nene had been solid in the first five games of the season, averaging 13.8 points and 7.2 rebounds. He has played much of his time at power forward, with Timofey Mozgov starting at center.

Nene is officially listed as day to day. "