Associated Press
The 2016-17 NBA season is still very young, but both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are already dealing with injuries.
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio was sidelined Tuesday against Memphis with an elbow injury, giving way to rookie Kris Dunn. Minnesota was able to withstand Rubio's absence in a rout of the Grizzlies.
The Nuggets, meanwhile, have been decimated by injury at shooting guard. Gary Harris won't play Thursday against Minnesota due to a groin injury, and an ankle injury will keep guard Will Barton on the bench in Minneapolis. Barton had been Denver's leading scorer in the early going, averaging 18 points per game.