A Nuggets backcourt worn thin by injuries might get some needed reinforcements soon.
Guards Will Barton (hamstring) and PJ Dozier (adductor) both participated in shooting warmups before Game 6 in the Blazers playoff series. Now, with the Suns awaiting in round two, Barton and Dozier are trending toward a possible return for Denver.
“PJ and Will, right now, were able to go through parts of practice today,” coach Michael Malone told reporters Saturday. “Will has been doing that. That was a first for PJ. So, there is definitely hope and optimism that they will be available at some point during the series.