Reggie

Miller

Both guys sat out Saturday against the Trail Blazers, and there’s a chance they miss a second straight. There’s no indication that either injury is particularly serious, but given the easy matchup, it’s possible the Nuggets are being cautious with their two best players in anticipation of another deep playoff run. DeAndre Jordan, Peyton Watson and Reggie Jackson are all names to remember when considering streaming options for Monday.

“Reggie was serious,” teammate Austin Croshere said. “The look on [coach Rick Carlisle’s] face was like, ‘Are you really serious? Do you really think I’m going to play you in the game tonight?’ And then it was obvious that Reggie was thinking, ‘Yeah, I do.’ Rick put it in the doctors’ hands. He said, ‘Let’s talk to the doctors.’ And they said, ‘No, you can’t play.’ So Rick said, ‘No, you can’t play.’ When Miller does return, he’ll be suspended for his first game.

If so, Reggie could make his season debut on Saturday.

“Once again, Craig Sager, inaccurate reporting,” Miller chided. “If and when I was to say something like that, there’s two people I would talk to first from TNT. Sir Charles (Barkley) and Cheryl Miller [Reggie’s sister]. They would have the two exclusives. For you to report something like that is very inaccurate, Craig. I’m very disappointed.” Thing is, it’s probably true. Reggie has given plenty of indications he won’t play past 40, which he’ll reach in August. He does have one season remaining on his contract, however.

Miller had said he’d have surgery on both ankles, but his left ankle will only require treatment.

Miller might not even have the distinction of being the best shooter on the team anymore. Team president Larry Bird said rookie James Jones ''is going to be a big-time player. He’s the best shooter on this team, including Reggie.’'

Miller will be a free agent this summer, but he hopes to return to the Pacers.

Assists have never been Reggie’s trademark, but he earned the record by playing so long with one team. He stands at 4,041 heading into tonight’s contest.

Miller is a free agent, but he hasn’t been visiting other teams. It’s pretty much a sure thing that he’ll stay with Indiana.

Miller’s salary is expected to be about half of the $12 million he made last season.