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Christopher Dempsey

Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic, leaning into Thunder forward Serge Ibaka last February, is ready to return to the court after being sidelined eight months while rehabbing a torn left patellar tendon.

Danilo Gallinari, Jusuf Nurkic to return

April 18, 2016 at 4:07 p.m.

Danilo Gallinari, Jusuf Nurkic to return

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton, center, loses control of the ball while dribbling past Portland Trail Blazers center Ed Davis, left, and guard C.J. McCollum, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015.

Will Barton’s 31 points can’t produce win against Portland

April 19, 2016 at 3:29 p.m.

Will Barton's 31 points can't produce win against Portland

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton, center, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Ed Davis, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015.

Portland’s Terry Stotts was an early fan of Denver’s Will Barton

April 19, 2016 at 3:28 p.m.

Portland's Terry Stotts was an early fan of Denver's Will Barton

Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) gets the ball hit out of his hands by Sacramento Kings center Ryan Hollins (5) April 12, 2015 at Pepsi Center.

Jusuf Nurkic could return against Golden State

April 19, 2016 at 5:44 p.m.

Jusuf Nurkic could return against Golden State

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, right, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James as they pursue the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Denver.

Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, cruise past Nuggets

August 30, 2016 at 5:31 p.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, cruise past Nuggets

LeBron James (23) of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena on Nov. 27, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets: How to watch on TV, preview

April 19, 2016 at 3:45 p.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets: How to watch on TV, preview

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, left, coaches Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton, right, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015.

Nuggets lose lead in fourth quarter, fall to Thunder in Oklahoma City

April 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Nuggets lose lead in fourth quarter, fall to Thunder in Oklahoma City

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

Danilo Gallinari, Emmanuel Mudiay need more time with injuries

April 19, 2016 at 5:56 p.m.

Danilo Gallinari, Emmanuel Mudiay need more time with injuries

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) chases the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Kostas Papanikolaou, of Greece, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in San Antonio.

San Antonio rests Duncan and Ginobili, still cruises past Nuggets

April 19, 2016 at 5:54 p.m.

San Antonio rests Duncan and Ginobili, still cruises past Nuggets

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Dempsey: Stephen Curry is helping basketball more than ever

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

Dempsey: Stephen Curry is helping basketball more than ever