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Whitney

Gilbert Arenas plays shooting guard when Whitney is in the game. Hughes is expected back for the season opener, which will force Whitney to the bench, but it appears he’s at least pulled even with Steve Blake in the guard rotation. Juan Dixon may be left out.

Whitney became the starting point guard when Gilbert Arenas was injured, but has since fallen out of the rotation.

``This is a win-win for all of us,’' Denver coach Jeff Bzdelik said after practice Tuesday. ``It looks like he’s going to a great situation for himself and it also gives us, for the balance of this year, time to really look at our younger players.’' Predrag Savovic will be activated once Whitney is taken off the roster.

Whitney is expected to clear waivers and sign with the Magic.

Whitney should have a little fantasy value while starting, but don’t expect big things.

Harrington had five points and three assists in 31 minutes. Neither of Denver’s point guards have any fantasy value at the moment.

Whitney understands that the team wants to get good looks at Junior Harrington and newly-acquired Shammond Williams. Playing time will be at a premium, but Whitney, who will be a free agent after the season, feels like his stock will suffer if he’s not on the floor regularly.

Perhaps the switch isn’t permanent, but it’s clear that Steve Blake is currently ahead of Whitney on the depth chart. The rookie had four points and eight assists in 19 minutes tonight.

He didn’t have much fantasy value anyway.