The Denver Nuggets have re-signed G Greg Buckner to a contract, team General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe announced today.  Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

"We are extremely pleased to have Greg back," said Vandeweghe.  "He is one of our toughest defenders and played a key role for us last year."

Buckner, 6-4, 210, appeared in 70 games for the Nuggets last season, his first in Denver.  Starting 41 times, he averaged 6.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg and 1.07 spg in 21.7 minutes.  In addition, he shot .528 (160-303) from the field and .405 (49-121) from three-point range - both career highs.  

Over six NBA seasons, Buckner has averaged 5.6 ppg and 3.2 rpg.