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In the past five games, he's averaged 7.0 points. Karl said that he felt Afflalo, who missed most of camp because of contract negotiations, was "taking little steps" until he pulled a hamstring at Washington in late January. But Karl then pointed out Afflalo's workout regimen. Now, Afflalo is famous for working hard and Karl agreed that his shooting guard indeed does. But, as Karl explained, "He was getting better and more comfortable (before the injury) with how we were using him, where we were using him. People think it's easy to fit in and get a comfort zone. But I kid Arron all the time, I say, 'You sat on your butt for nine months.' Some of these guys, because of the lockout -- and Arron had the free agency -- he probably wasn't going up and down the court because he didn't want to get hurt. I call them Club Med workouts. "That's the hand we were dealt -- that's the hand he was dealt. I love him, I think he's very important to the team, but we need to get him back." Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Arron Afflalo 

Karl added: "He likes to work out by himself. I know his workouts and he works hard, don't get me wrong. But to play basketball, you've got to play five-on-five, you've got to get into instinctive reads. A workout can't tell you how to make a play." Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Arron Afflalo 

Gallinari sprained his ankle Monday night in Denver’s 99-90 loss to the Houston Rockets, and subsequent X-rays revealed a chip fracture in his foot. Follow-up exams Tuesday determined the fracture was from a prior injury that likely occurred before his pro career began. Gallinari will wear a walking boot for 3 to 5 days and receive treatment for a “significant” ankle sprain. He is hoping to return in about four weeks. “If it can be faster, it’s better, but with these kind of things, you want to take your time and have it heal in the right way,” Gallinari said. “I don’t want to rush it.” NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Danilo Gallinari 

Adrian Wojnarowski: While history isn't on Chauncey Billups side, source close to him says it's premature to assume he can't come back from injury. Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups, Injuries 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Chauncey Billups has such great resolve and will: I wouldn't count him out. Ever. Most importantly, he isn't counting himself out yet. Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups, Injuries 

Jonas Jerebko: wishing chauncey a healthy and quick recovery from his achilles injury. i been thru it but i know he will be back 110% Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Chauncey Billups, Injuries, Jonas Jerebko 

A CT and MRI on Danilo Gallinari on Tuesday determined that the chip fracture was from a prior injury probably before professional career began. Gallinari sprained his left ankle in Monday's game. RealGM

Denver Nuggets, Injuries, Danilo Gallinari 

Danilo Gallinari: being positive in this moments when you injured is very important..i think a positive attitude help healing faster..what do you think? Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Injuries, Danilo Gallinari 

The Nuggets' top scorer Danilo Gallinari could miss at least a month, after X-rays found a chip fracture in his left foot, according to coach George Karl. Gallo will remain in a walking boot for three to five days. Treatment will be for a significant ankle sprain. Today's MRI determined that the chip was from an injury from before Gallinari played basketball. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Injuries, Danilo Gallinari 

Ken Berger: Nuggets say Danilo Gallinari will be in walking boot for 3-5 days and will be treated for "significant ankle sprain." Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Injuries, Danilo Gallinari 

Benjamin Hochman: Gallinari: left ankle sprain, will NOT return, X-rays revealed chip fracture of foot Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Injuries, Danilo Gallinari 

Told that he's in the running for the sixth man award, Harrington said: "It's cool, but I don't play for that type of stuff. If that's something that could happen, that could be sweet. It would be unexpected; it wasn't a goal of mine. My goal was just to come back and be Al Harrington, play my game and let everybody know (what I'm about)." Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Al Harrington 

Nuggets coach George Karl endorses LaMarcus Aldridge as an All-Star selection for the second straight year: "He's got my vote. I think I voted for him last year. He's an All-Star. You go from Bynum to Aldridge, even though they are different types of power players, big men that can dominate a game. I would think Aldridge has more skill and polish, he can beat you inside, he can beat you running, he can beat you making 18-foot jump shots." Sulia

Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, George Karl, LaMarcus Aldridge 

Blazers F Nicolas Batum says Nuggets F Danilo Gallinari should be an All-Star this year. "The first time I played against Gallo we were 14. I've known this guy since 6, 7, 8 years now. He was the best [in Europe] already. We were born the same year, it was between him and me. 'Who's the best in Europe, Gallinari or Batum?' He was the best. He was a scorer. I've never seen a guy who draws so many fouls... I think he should be an All-Star. No. 2 in the West. Best scorer. You never know." Sulia

Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Danilo Gallinari, Nicolas Batum 

The Denver Nuggets made a roster move on Saturday before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers by waiving forward DeMarre Carroll. SB Nation

Denver Nuggets, DeMarre Carroll 

But restricted free agent Wilson Chandler is a high priority for the Nuggets, who soon will dispatch GM Masai Ujiri to China to touch base with Chandler in person. Denver will try to sign Chandler to a multiyear deal. But Chandler and fellow restricted free agent Aaron Brooks (Suns) play for teams expected to go deep into the playoffs, potentially delaying their return to the NBA until well into March. CBSSports.com

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, Wilson Chandler, Aaron Brooks 

Nicolas Batum: I think Al Harrington want to be the best 6th man of the year... Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Al Harrington, Nicolas Batum 

Benjamin Hochman: Asked what he was feeling when he hit the ground with his ankle sprain, Mozgov said: "Bad words. In Russian." Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Timofey Mozgov, Injuries 

Benjamin Hochman: Mozzy isn't going to Portland and said he'll see how it feels in a couple days Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Timofey Mozgov, Injuries 

Several other Americans are still playing in China, including former Knick forward Wilson Chandler and former Nuggets and St. Benedict’s Prep guard J.R. Smith, who on Wednesday dropped 60 points in a Chinese league game, hitting 14 of 18 3-pointers. Smith is considering the Knicks, Clippers, Lakers, Thunder and Bulls, league sources told SNY.tv. ZagsBlog.com

Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Wilson Chandler