Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will miss the remaining three games of the team's road trip as he continues his treatment for neck and throat cancer.

Karl missed the opening game of the trip on Wednesday, a 110-102 win over Minnesota and will not join the team for Friday's game against New Orleans. He will also skip Saturday's contest at Memphis and next Monday's visit to Houston.

The Nuggets said Karl is still adjusting to the feeding tube that was inserted into his stomach during a surgical procedure on Monday.

Karl disclosed his illness on February 16 and said he would miss certain games to combat the disease. He has missed just two thus far.

Adrian Dantley has coached the Nuggets to a pair of wins in Karl's absence.

"I have tremendous trust in A.D. and my staff," said Karl. "I think they'll keep the team in a good place over the next few days, and hopefully I'll be ready to rejoin them when they come home next week."

Denver's next home game is Tuesday, March 16 against Washington.

03/12 12:53:04 ET