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Christopher Dempsey

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) reaches in for the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Denver Nuggets shut down Clippers to win game in Los Angeles

April 17, 2016 at 9:37 p.m.

Denver Nuggets shut down Clippers to win game in Los Angeles

DeMarcus Cousins (15) of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Jakarr Sampson (9) and Kenneth Faried (35) of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 23, 2016 in Denver.

Nuggets guard JaKarr Sampson happy to get acclimated with team

April 17, 2016 at 9:35 p.m.

Nuggets guard JaKarr Sampson happy to get acclimated with team

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Nuggets Mailbag: Can Emmanuel Mudiay or Nikola Jokic be the team’s next star

August 30, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.

Nuggets Mailbag: Can Emmanuel Mudiay or Nikola Jokic be the team's next star

DeMarcus Cousins (15) of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Jakarr Sampson (9) and Kenneth Faried (35) of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 23, 2016 in Denver.

JaKarr Sampson could be big help for ailing Nuggets defense

April 17, 2016 at 11:05 p.m.

JaKarr Sampson could be big help for ailing Nuggets defense

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, right, talks with guard Jameer Nelson (1) during a break in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Nagging issues on defense bug Nuggets’ coach Michael Malone

April 17, 2016 at 9:43 p.m.

Nagging issues on defense bug Nuggets' coach Michael Malone

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried celebrates after scoring following an offensive rebound against the Chicago Bulls late in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Feb. 5, 2016, in Denver.

Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried no help against Celtics

April 17, 2016 at 8:37 p.m.

Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried no help against Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) pushes on the arm of Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) as he tries to get around him during the first quarter February 21, 2016 at Pepsi Center.

Nuggets don’t match Boston Celtics’ intensity in loss at home

April 17, 2016 at 8:20 p.m.

Nuggets don't match Boston Celtics' intensity in loss at home

Former Oklahoma City Thunder guard D.J. Augustin, left, drives past Houston Rockets guard Ty Lawson during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Oklahoma City won 116-108.

D.J. Augustin proves a quick study in learning system

April 17, 2016 at 10:08 p.m.

D.J. Augustin proves a quick study in learning system

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Dempsey: Hardly royal time for Kings’ George Karl

May 22, 2016 at 8:37 p.m.

Dempsey: Hardly royal time for Kings' George Karl

Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay, right, fends off the defensive pressure of Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Sacramento, Calif.

Denver Nuggets bow to DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings

April 17, 2016 at 9:39 p.m.

Denver Nuggets bow to DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings