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Christopher Dempsey

Kenneth Faried (35) of the Denver Nuggets goes for a dunk during the second half at the Pepsi Center, Jan. 3, 2016, against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kenneth Faried flies back to Denver from Memphis for baby’s arrival

April 18, 2016 at 5:41 p.m.

Kenneth Faried flies back to Denver from Memphis for baby's arrival

With 15 points and 10 rebounds, Nuggets' Jusuf Nurkic posted his first double-double of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Jusuf Nurkic gives glimpse of what is to come for Nuggets

April 18, 2016 at 4:49 p.m.

Jusuf Nurkic gives glimpse of what is to come for Nuggets

Denver Nuggets forward Kostas Papanikolaou, center, of Greece, and Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) chase the ball ahead of San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 101-86.

Kostas Papanikolaou waived by Denver Nuggets

April 18, 2016 at 3:54 p.m.

Kostas Papanikolaou waived by Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, left, drives as Minnesota Timberwolves Tayshaun Prince tries to slow him up in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Minneapolis.

Nuggets snap six-game losing streak with win at Minnesota

April 18, 2016 at 7:26 p.m.

Nuggets snap six-game losing streak with win at Minnesota

Emmanuel Mudiay (0) of the Denver Nuggets talks with teammate on the sideline during a time out in the second half at the Pepsi Center on January 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Trailblazers defeated the Nuggets 112 to 106.

Emmanuel Mudiay wants to be “mentally confident” in ankle before return

April 18, 2016 at 7:07 p.m.

Emmanuel Mudiay wants to be "mentally confident" in ankle before return

Emmanuel Mudiay #0 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns at Pepsi Center, Nov. 20, 2015.

After nearly a month, Emmanuel Mudiay set to return to Nuggets’ lineup

April 18, 2016 at 5:28 p.m.

After nearly a month, Emmanuel Mudiay set to return to Nuggets' lineup

Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried indicates to fans Saturday night in Oakland, Calif., that he is OK as he is wheeled out on a stretcher.

Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried goes from hospital to starting lineup

April 18, 2016 at 4:12 p.m.

Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried goes from hospital to starting lineup

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: Danilo Gallinari (8) of the Denver Nuggets looks to spin off Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at the Pepsi Center on January 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brent Lewis/The Denver Post)

Nuggets fall at home to well-rested Trail Blazers

April 18, 2016 at 3:46 p.m.

Nuggets fall at home to well-rested Trail Blazers

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried is taken off the court on a stretcher after an injury at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.

Kenneth Faried plays vs. Blazers one day after scary neck injury

April 18, 2016 at 5:25 p.m.

Kenneth Faried plays vs. Blazers one day after scary neck injury

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Dempsey: Next 25 games for Nuggets should reveal a lot

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

Dempsey: Next 25 games for Nuggets should reveal a lot