4. Nuggets lineups
Because the Nuggets have been undermanned throughout practice, they’ve been forced to play lineups that have their big men playing on the wing. Bol Bol and Jerami Grant may be forced to play either small forward or shooting guard during the scrimmages with Nuggets head coach Mike Malone noting that the team only has nine healthy bodies.
Jamal Murray, Will Barton and Troy Daniels may the only wings that the Nuggets have available right now but Gary Harris and Torrey Craig should alleviate Malone’s strain in trying to find suitable lineups when they return to the court.
League sources also say that Torrey Craig is expected to arrive with Harris. They will be landing tonight, after which they will go into the mandated 48-hour quarantine period.
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Michael Porter Jr. and Monte Morris are two other players that Denver would like to have on the court but their return date is still a question.
Fortunately, the seeding games don’t start for another week and a half. Although there will be an adjustment period when Porter and Morris do return, having these two talents available will be beneficial for the Nuggets period.