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FILE - A Feb. 4, 2020, file photo, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Leaner version of Jokic ready to carry load for Nuggets

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone calls a play as the Nuggets played the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 113-97. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) **FiLE**

Positive tests force Nuggets to close practice facilities

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2020, file photo, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person with knowledge of the situation says Jokic has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets forward, tests positive for coronavirus

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2011, file photo, Houston Rockets director of global scouting Arturas Karnisovas poses during the NBA basketball team's media day in Houston. The Bulls hired Denver Nuggets general manager Karnisovas to run their basketball operation, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday night, April 9, 2020. The person, who confirmed reports by several outlets, spoke on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced. Longtime executive John Paxson was expected to move into an advisory role. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Karnisovas sets course to boost Bulls toward ultimate prize

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Denver Nuggets forwards Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Jerami Grant (9) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Mavs avoid 3-game skid with 113-97 win over Nuggets

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova (18) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 104-102. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Love scores 27 points, Cavaliers surprise Nuggets again

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives into Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Jamal Murray hits late jumper to lift Nuggets past Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors Andrew Wiggins (22) looks to make a pass as Denver Nuggets Will Baton lll (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Denver (AP Photo/John Leyba)

Paschall helps Warriors rally to stun Nuggets 116-100

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Detroit Pistons forward Thon Maker defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Grant scores career-best 29, Nuggets beat Pistons 115-98

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) reaches for a rebound with Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig, rear, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Chris Paul scores 29 points, leads Thunder past Nuggets

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, drives past San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge, back left, as center Trey Lyles, front left, waits in the paint to defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets come from 23 down to beat Spurs 127-120

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig (3) and Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) battle for a loose ball in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jokic leads short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 98-95

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Nuggets trade for McRae, send Napier to Wizards

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, battles to drive to the rim as Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets clamp down on Damian Lillard, rout Blazers 127-99

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya reacts after a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons rally to beat Nuggets 128-123 in OT, snap skid

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Will Barton drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Barton, Nuggets hand Bucks rare defeat at home, 127-115

By JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is defended by Utah Jazz center Ed Davis during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Denver. The Nuggets won 106-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Jazz 106-100

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) hangs from the rim after a dunk in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Brooks, Valanciunas lead Grizzlies to third straight win

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers and forward P.J. Tucker react during a tribute to NBA star Kobe Bryant before an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Denver. Bryant died in a California helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic helps Nuggets beat Rockets 117-110 on somber day

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Derrick Favors (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Jokic, Nuggets, control boards in 113-106 win over Pelicans

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press