Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson (3) splits Los Angeles Lakers defenders Josh Powell, right, and Luke Walton while firing a pass during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in San Diego. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson (3) splits Los Angeles Lakers defenders Josh Powell, right, and Luke Walton while firing a pass during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in San Diego.

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  1. Denver Nuggets rookie guard Ty Lawson, front right, drives for a basket past Chicago Bulls rookie forward Taj Gibson, front left, and guard Lindsey Hunter in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 112-93 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
  2. Denver Nuggets rookie guard Ty Lawson, front, picks up a loose ball as Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh follows the play in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 130-112 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.
  3. Denver Nuggets rookie guard Ty Lawson, front left, goes up for a shot as Toronto Raptors center Andrea Bargnani, front right, of Italy, comes in to cover and forward Chris Bosh, back, looks on in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 130-112 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.
  4. Denver Nuggets players, from left, J.R. Smith, Ty Lawson, with shirt over his face, and Nene, from Brazil, wait for officials to rule on a shot by Chicago Bulls center Brad Miller at the end of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Chicago. After a video view, officials ruled time had expired before Miller's shot, and the Nuggets won 90-89.
  5. Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson (3) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. Lawson had 23 points in the Nuggets 122-94 win.
  6. Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson (3) splits Los Angeles Lakers defenders Josh Powell, right, and Luke Walton while firing a pass during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in San Diego.
  7. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  8. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  9. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  10. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  12. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  13. Los Angeles Lakers center Josh Powell (21) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (5) in the first half of a NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  14. Los Angeles Lakers' Josh Powell is congratulated by former Laker Magic Johnson, right, during his team's championship ring ceremony before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  15. Los Angeles Lakers center Josh Powell, right, puts up a shot as Charlotte Bobcats center Alexis Ajinca defends during the second half of their preseason NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  16. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 01: Marcus Thornton #5 of the New Orleans Hornets attempts a pass to Hilton Armstrong #12 in front of Shannon Brown #12 and Josh Powell #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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