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Christopher Dempsey

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes (22) on a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn.

Tim Connelly: Playoffs are next step for Nuggets

April 21, 2016 at 2:24 p.m.

Tim Connelly: Playoffs are next step for Nuggets

Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay looks to make a pass as 76ers guard Ish Smith defends in the first half Wednesday night at the Pepsi Center. Mudiay hit a 3-point shot as the clock ran out to give the Nuggets a 104-103 victory.

Nuggets hope to end season on high note against Trail Blazers

April 21, 2016 at 10:47 a.m.

Nuggets hope to end season on high note against Trail Blazers

Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) drives on Darrell Arthur, of the Denver Nuggets, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, April 10, 2016. (Cliff Grassmick/Daily Camera via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Darrell Arthur returns to court against Jazz

April 21, 2016 at 8:07 a.m.

Darrell Arthur returns to court against Jazz

Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) drives on Darrell Arthur, of the Denver Nuggets, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, April 10, 2016. (Cliff Grassmick/Daily Camera via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Denver can’t figure out Utah as Nuggets go 0-4 against Jazz

April 21, 2016 at 8:01 a.m.

Denver can't figure out Utah as Nuggets go 0-4 against Jazz

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2015, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. Wiggins is selected the NBA Rookie of the Year, Thursday, April 30, 2015, giving fans of a downtrodden franchise hope that better days lie ahead.

Dempsey: If you’re going to rebuild an NBA team, clarity is a key component

May 22, 2016 at 8:36 p.m.

Dempsey: If you're going to rebuild an NBA team, clarity is a key component

Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors gets caught in a screen by Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets while trying to defend Emmanuel Mudiay (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the Pepsi Center, Nov. 22, 2015 in Denver.

Nuggets rookies Emmanuel Mudiay, Nikola Jokic earn praise from coach Michael Malone

April 21, 2016 at 6:59 a.m.

Nuggets rookies Emmanuel Mudiay, Nikola Jokic earn praise from coach Michael Malone

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic, of Bosnia, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, April 8, 2016, in Denver.

Nuggets beat Spurs as Jusuf Nurkic, Nikola Jokic combo gets extended look

April 21, 2016 at 6:56 a.m.

Nuggets beat Spurs as Jusuf Nurkic, Nikola Jokic combo gets extended look

Mike Miller (3) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the final buzzer at the Pepsi Center on December 20, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Pelicans defeated the Nuggets 130-125.

Mike Miller undecided on if he’ll return to Nuggets next season

April 21, 2016 at 3:31 a.m.

Mike Miller undecided on if he'll return to Nuggets next season

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, guards Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay in the corner during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Denver.

Nuggets no match for Oklahoma City Thunder in blowout loss at home

April 14, 2016 at 5:20 p.m.

Nuggets no match for Oklahoma City Thunder in blowout loss at home

Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur, left, looks to pass the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic, of Bosnia, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Denver.

Darrell Arthur sits out against Oklahoma City Thunder

April 14, 2016 at 5:18 p.m.

Darrell Arthur sits out against Oklahoma City Thunder