The Denver Nuggets had suspended Andre Miller two games after his consecutive games played streak was snapped at 239 games with a DNP-CD by Brian Shaw — Miller lashed out at his coach on the bench.
Friday the Nuggets chose to rescind that suspension.
But don’t read too much into that, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports — this was really about appeasing an angry (and popular in the locker room) veteran:
Denver's rescinding of Andre Miller's suspension is simply a gesture to allow him to get paid while sitting out two games, source tells Y!
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 4, 2014
Miller will miss tonight and Sunday's game, and return to practice on Monday for Denver. He's talked with Brian Shaw and GM Tim Connelly.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 4, 2014
This also does not turn down the trade chatter around Miller — he is a solid veteran point guard who could help a lot of teams.
Smart money has him in another uniform after the trade deadline — and those teammates and fans loving him.
