Like the Nuggets, the National Basketball Players Association has tried to be supportive for Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, whose car accident Saturday led to the death of his friend Andre Bell. Smith escaped with minor injuries.

NBPA executive director Billy Hunter said Wednesday he spoke to Smith's father, Earl, via telephone to extend the organization's support. Hunter didn't seem concerned that J.R. Smith's contract, which pays $2.1 million in the final year next season with Denver, was in jeopardy.

"(Earl) said that J.R. was in reasonably good shape and he would hopefully fully recover from the accident," Hunter said. "I've reached out to his dad to let him know I was available, the union's available. Any way we can help him, we'd gladly do it.

"He's obviously covered by insurance. He has his contract. I can't think of any other ancillary issues that have arisen at this moment."