Anthony Carter has decided to return to the Nuggets next season, signing a minimum salary contract with the team on Wednesday, the Denver Post is reporting.

"I'm just going to try to build off last year," said the free agent Carter, who started at point guard and notched career-highs with 7.8 points per game and 5.5 assists.

"I've got to give credit where credit's due, and by me getting minutes, and having the two of the top scorers in the league helped me a whole lot. Now it's about taking the next step in the playoffs."