The Denver Nuggets have signed C/F Chris Andersen to a 1-year contract. Andersen played his first three years in the Mile High City and the Nuggets are hoping that he can behave this time around. He missed two seasons with the Hornets due to a NBA drug suspension. Andersen only played in 5 games (0 starts) with the Hornets last year and he averaged 6.8 minutes, 1.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. The Nuggets are desperate for a big man with the trade of Marcus Camby to the Clippers and they hope that Andersen can help them out. Andersen has now played in 258 games (8 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 16.4 minutes, 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 1.3 blocked shots per game. This was a nice low risk/high reward signing for the Nuggets. It’s only really a low risk move because the Nuggets are paying Andersen the NBA minimum for this season.