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Thursday afternoon, the Denver Nuggets announced they will be among the teams competing in Las Vegas this offseason as a part of the 2012 NBA Summer League:
The #Nuggets announced as one of 24 teams that will participate in 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
— Denver Nuggets (@denvernuggets) May 24, 2012
The NBA Summer League, which will take place from June 13-22, offers rookies and fringe players a chance to make their mark. In the 2011 offeason, the ongoing NBA lockout prevented any Summer League action, but with it's return in 2012, the Nuggets will have a chance to get an extended look at some of their lesser-known players.
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