Denver coach George Karl hinted last week that the team has talked about replacing Dahntay Jones in the starting lineup with J.R. Smith.

"I can't deny we've talked about J.R.," Karl said.

The Nuggets have lost three straight games for the first time this season, and Jones has had his troubles, but Karl recently said that he won't make the switch right now.

"I don't think so," said Karl, emphasizing that "we're having a great year."