Nuggets swingman Rodney White has been working out at the Pepsi Center since Memorial Day in hopes of improving his shooting guard skills. He said he likely will play for the Nuggets during summer league play in Long Beach, Calif., in July and also train with a track coach in Los Angeles with Golden State guard Jason Richardson this summer.

"I'm on a mission to be a star," White said. "You got to put in the work that it takes."

Added motivation is White's hopes of getting his option for the 2004-05 season exercised before next season. Vandeweghe declined comment about White's contract situation.

"I was able to get my feet wet last year," White said. "I'm right where I want to be, and I have to go into (next season) strong. I'd love to get an extension."