What does DNP-CD mean in basketball?

Q: What does DNP-CD mean in basketball?

DNP-CD stands for did not play — coach’s decision. Did not appear, and not because of injury — the coach simply did not use them. The same column also carries DND for injury and NWT for not travelling with the team.

教练决定未出场Did not play — coach’s decision

Did not appear, and not because of injury — the coach simply did not use them. The same column also carries DND for injury and NWT for not travelling with the team.

Also writtenDNP - Coach's Decision · CD

Updated 20 Aug 2026

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A run of DNP-CDs usually means the rotation spot has gone to somebody else.

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The numbers on a sheet lean on each other. How many free throws appear depends on the team foul count; how many rebounds exist depends on how both teams shot. Reading a whole game means reading them together.

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