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Christopher Dempsey

Jusuf Nurkic (23) of the Denver Nuggets is held by teammate Mike Miller (3) after fouling Spencer Hawes (00) of the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 95-92 win at Pepsi Center, Jan. 10, 2016.

Jusuf Nurkic, Nuggets center, dealing with soreness in left knee

April 18, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Jusuf Nurkic, Nuggets center, dealing with soreness in left knee

Danilo Gallinari (8) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Jason Thompson (1) of the Golden State Warriors during the second half at the Pepsi Center on Jan. 13, 2016 in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 112-110, giving the Warriors their third loss of the season.

Danilo Gallinari playing at All-Star level, says coach Michael Malone

April 18, 2016 at 4:29 p.m.

Danilo Gallinari playing at All-Star level, says coach Michael Malone

Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors resets after a foul during the second half at the Pepsi Center on January 13, 2016 in Denver.

Curry: Nuggets Michael Malone has “good vision” for Denver turnaround

April 18, 2016 at 8:17 p.m.

Curry: Nuggets Michael Malone has "good vision" for Denver turnaround

Danilo Gallinari (8) of the Denver Nuggets sits next to Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors after retrieving a loose ball that brought the Denver Nuggets two points over the Golden State Warriors during the second half at the Pepsi Center on January 13, 2016 in Denver.

Nuggets stun Golden State, holding off late rally by Curry, Warriors

April 18, 2016 at 8:13 p.m.

Nuggets stun Golden State, holding off late rally by Curry, Warriors

Jusuf Nurkic (23) of the Denver Nuggets tries to back down Mason Plumlee (24) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at the Pepsi Center, Jan. 3, 2016 in Denver.

Nuggets success on homestand could color remainder of season

April 18, 2016 at 6:23 p.m.

Nuggets success on homestand could color remainder of season

Jameer Nelson (1) of the Denver Nuggets goes for a layup during the first quarter at the Pepsi Center on January 3, 2016 in Denver.

Nuggets Briefs: Jameer Nelson out with injured right hip

April 18, 2016 at 5:09 p.m.

Nuggets Briefs: Jameer Nelson out with injured right hip

Kemba Walker (15) of the Charlotte Hornets defends Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 95-92 win. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Charlotte Hornets at the Pepsi Center on Sunday, January 10, 2016.

Nuggets beat Hornets in Emmanuel Mudiay’s return

April 18, 2016 at 5:06 p.m.

Nuggets beat Hornets in Emmanuel Mudiay's return

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Dempsey: Sitting Emmanuel Mudiay until he’s ready is right course of action

May 22, 2016 at 8:39 p.m.

Dempsey: Sitting Emmanuel Mudiay until he's ready is right course of action

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Jan. 8, 2016, in Milwaukee.

Nuggets general manager Tim Connelly thinks highly of international players, has top international scouting staff

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

Nuggets general manager Tim Connelly thinks highly of international players, has top international scouting staff

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, bottom right, attempts a pass as he falls to the court between Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur, left, and guard Gary Harris during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Jan. 8, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn.

Nuggets lose to Memphis as Zach Randolph proves to be unstoppable down the stretch

April 18, 2016 at 5:54 p.m.

Nuggets lose to Memphis as Zach Randolph proves to be unstoppable down the stretch