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Calling All Shooters, Nuggets Need an Answer

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) prior to the preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena on 8 Oct. 2021. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) prior to the preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena on 8 Oct. 2021. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
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(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Nuggets Shooting Solution: Sign SG Nik Stauskas from G League

Through four games with the Rapids City Gold, Nik Stauskas, the former NBA Top-10 pick, has averaged 23.3 ppg, shooting 45.9 percent FG and 40.5 percent 3-pt FG.

Coach Michael Malone has already shown a willingness to call on the Gold’s roster, suiting up C Petr Cornelie to fill the absence of Zeke Nnaji. Stauskas could be an emergency measure until MPJ rejoins the team. And that’s one of the reasons to have a G League team.

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