Kenneth Faried and Danilo Gallinari have been out with injuries recently, and according to a report from Christopher Dempsey of the Denver Post, they may not return until after the All-Star break. The Nuggets have three games – against the Cavaliers, Warriors, and Timberwolves – until the break.
Gallinari has missed Denver’s last five games with a groin injury, while Faried has been sidelined for two Denver’s last three games with a sprained ankle. Gallinari and Faried, whose injuries were categorized as “severe” by Dempsey, didn’t suit up for the Nuggets’ game in New York on Friday.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone praised Gallinari’s efforts in his recovery from injury.
“I give him credit,” Malone said. “We had an optional shooting (practice on Friday) and he went to the gym and was able to do a little bit more than he probably anticipated. But as with Kenneth and his ankle, we’re not going to rush those guys back. We have four more games prior to the break. If we have to use that entire time to get Gallo back for after the break to make a push, then we’ll do that. Whatever is in the best interest of the players.”
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The interesting thing with Gallo, Mudiay and Faried out, is that the Nuggets are playing at least as well. If Chandler, Murray and Juancho and Barton continue to hold their own, we can be flexible in keeping everyone healthy.
Am I the only one that thinks that Chandler is better for the team than Gallo? Gallo chooses when to play D and is less likely to give the ball up to Jocic. I don’t understand why Gallo isn’t in more trade rumours.