The Denver Post beat reporter Michael Singer breaks down the Nuggets’ roster.
After six seasons, Barton is finally getting his fulltime starting spot. Barton, coming off a season where he averaged career-highs in scoring (15.7 points), shooting (45 percent) and assists (4.1), signed a four-year, $54 million contract this past summer. He was the team’s fourth-leading scorer as a part-time starter, but his new role will see him as the starting small forward for what should be an explosive offense.