Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - While trying to find a presence in the middle of the basketball floor to add to Raef LaFrentz, the Denver Nuggets have traveled a curving path this season.

The latest turn takes them to rookie Chris Andersen, who played in only his third NBA game Monday night against the Utah Jazz.

With a back injury taking Scott Williams to the sideline, Andersen has become a center of attention for coach Mike Evans.