Wilson Chandler: Ruled out for opener

Chandler (hip) will not play in Wednesday's opener against Houston, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Chandler is dealing with a strained right hip, and he'll miss at least one game after visiting with a specialist on Monday. The Nuggets haven't offered a return timeline, so consider the versatile forward day-to-day until further notice. As Dempsey notes, Will Barton is expected to step into a larger role in Chandler's absence.