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Depth and injury concerns could force a bigger role for Renaldo Balkman. Martin's contract is up this season, and if the knee becomes a real problem, he could be moved during a stretch run for the playoffs. Circumstances are in place for him to get 30 minutes a night, as both Kenyon Martin and Chris Anderson are coming off knee injuries. The only significant change is Al Harrington, a high-volume scorer, who just might thrive in the freedom of the Nuggets offense. Smith, Aaron Afflalo and Ty Lawson will get minutes on the perimeter. Billups and Nene join Anthony as the team's mainstays. In the here-and-now, not much changes on the court. Martin's contract is up this season, and if the knee becomes a real problem, Between that, coach George Karl's health and option years coming up for Chauncey Billups (team option) and Nene (player), signs point to major renovations beyond this season. Placating Anthony, if that can be done, is the first order of business. Anthony has not accepted the team's three-year extension, leading to speculation that he'll become unrestricted in the summer of 2011 (player opt out) or 2012 (when Chris Paul is free). In comes Masai Ujiri, who must deal with Carmelo Anthony 's developing contract situation. In a sign of panic, they let go vice president of basketball operations and 2008-09 Executive of the Year Mark Warkentien. Who's Going: Linas Kleiza (TOR), Johan Petro (NJ), Joey Graham (CLE), Malik Allen (FA)Ī year after making the Lakers sweat in the conference finals, the Nuggets were bounced in the first round of the playoffs last season. Who's Coming: Al Harrington (NYK), Shelden Williams (BOS)