The Nuggets have released SG/SF James White. This comes as a little bit of a surprise because of the lack of depth that the Nuggets have on the bench. In his very limited time in the NBA, White showed potential so he will likely get a chance with another team this season. The Nuggets may regret letting White go if he gets some playing time this season with another team.

The Nuggets have signed 27-year old SG/SF Joey Graham to a non-guaranteed 1-year contract. Graham played in 78 games (10 starts) for the Raptors last season and he averaged 19.8 minutes, 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. He has now played in 275 games (58 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 17.3 minutes, 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. This was a good signing as the Nuggets need a player like Graham who can back up at both shooting guard and small forward.

The Nuggets have acquired 26-year old SG/SF James White from the Nuggets for the rights to Belgian guard Axel Harville who is currently playing for Real Madrid in Spain. White played in 4 games (0 starts) for the Rockets last season and he averaged 2.8 minutes, 1.8 point and 0.3 assists per game. He has now played in 10 games (2 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 14.8 minutes, 5.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. The Nuggets hope that White can give them some offense off the bench.

The Nuggets have not gained much new talent but they haven’t lost a lot either. The Nuggets have re-signed Chris “Birdman” Andersen, Johan Petro and Anthony Carter which were all good moves. The Nuggets drafted guard Ty Lawson in the first round of the NBA Draft and he has a very nice upside. SG Arron Afflalo and PF Malik Allen were added in trades by the Nuggets without giving up much for them and that’s good also. All was not bright however as Linas Kleiza left the Nuggets to sign a lucrative contract to play in Greece. SG/SF Dahntay Jones also left Denver to sign with the Pacers. Sonny Weems, Walter Sharpe and Steven Hunter were traded from the Nuggets this off-season but they won’t miss any of them.

FRONT OFFICE GRADE THIS OFF-SEASON SO FAR: C+

The Nuggets have re-signed 23-year old center Johan Petro. Petro played in 27 games (10 starts) for the Nuggets last season and he averaged 8.0 minutes, 2.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. He has now played in 270 games (104 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 17.3 minutes, 5.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. This was a good signing for the Nuggets as Petro should give them solid depth in the middle.