Cole Aldrich (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason opener against the Nuggets, Dan Woike of the OC Register reports.

Aldrich (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason opener against the Nuggets, Dan Woike of the OC Register reports.

Analysis:

Aldrich is dealing with a left ankle sprain, which the team does not believe is serious. That said, he'll be held out as a precaution Friday but he could be back for Sunday's matchup against Toronto.