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Christopher Dempsey

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) looks back at the court against the Denver Nuggets March 2, 2016 at Pepsi Center. This is Kobe's last game in Denver as he retires at the end of the season.

Nuggets defeat Lakers in Kobe Bryant’s last game in Denver

April 14, 2016 at 6:59 p.m.

Nuggets defeat Lakers in Kobe Bryant's last game in Denver

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone helps Danilo Gallinari off the floor after a foul during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Salt Lake City.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone must weigh Danilo Gallinari’s shutdown

April 14, 2016 at 6:56 p.m.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone must weigh Danilo Gallinari's shutdown

Kobe Bryant (24) of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to the media before his last game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 21, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

Kobe Bryant set to play Denver finale at Pepsi Center

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

Kobe Bryant set to play Denver finale at Pepsi Center

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) gets fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Chris Andersen (7) as he drives t the basket February 29, 2016 at Pepsi Center.

Nuggets fall to Grizzlies; Danilo Gallinari out with torn ligaments

April 17, 2016 at 10:50 p.m.

Nuggets fall to Grizzlies; Danilo Gallinari out with torn ligaments

Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, left, drives the lane past Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Denver.

Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari to miss extended period of time

April 17, 2016 at 9:23 p.m.

Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari to miss extended period of time

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Dempsey: Shame on former NBA stars who don’t think Steph Curry is great

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

Dempsey: Shame on former NBA stars who don't think Steph Curry is great

Danilo Gallinari (8) of the Denver Nuggets drives against Jae Crowder (99) of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on January 27, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Nuggets again to enter life without Danilo Gallinari

April 17, 2016 at 8:24 p.m.

Nuggets again to enter life without Danilo Gallinari

Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried (35) and Will Barton (5) react as the Nuggets take on the Dallas Mavericks late in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Feb. 26, 2016, in Dallas.

Nuggets lose two big leads, fall to Mavericks in overtime

April 18, 2016 at 12:08 a.m.

Nuggets lose two big leads, fall to Mavericks in overtime

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, left, drives against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Feb. 19, 2016, in Sacramento, Calif.

Jusuf Nurkic charged to earn playing time for Nuggets

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

Jusuf Nurkic charged to earn playing time for Nuggets

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. The Nuggets won 87-81.

Denver Nuggets eye sweep of two-game road trip

April 17, 2016 at 10:18 p.m.

Denver Nuggets eye sweep of two-game road trip