The Denver Nuggets will keep power forward Paul Millsap after deciding to pick up the $30 million option on his contract, ESPN reported on Saturday. Millsap, 34, is a four-time All-Star who averaged 12.6 points and 7.2 rebounds last season. He has spent the past two seasons with the Nuggets after beginning his career with the Utah Jazz (2006-13) and Atlanta Hawks (2013-17). The Nuggets expect to bring back 12 players, with Millsap making up part of a talented trio that includes Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. I think it’s the goal for everybody, especially the younger guys.”Millsap has averaged 14.1 points and 7.4 rebounds in 945 career games.

Source: National Post June 29, 2019 17:37 UTC