JaVale McGee (leg) is still experiencing soreness and may not be ready to play when the regular season begins, the Denver Post reports. "What he's going through right now is when he has practiced and he has done physical work out there on the floor, he's

McGee (leg) is still experiencing soreness and may not be ready to play when the regular season begins, the Denver Post reports. "What he's going through right now is when he has practiced and he has done physical work out there on the floor, he's the only one that's shown some soreness the next day," Nuggets coach Brian Shaw said. "But from our medical staff they say that's pretty natural, he's going to be sore and then he'll take a day (off) and the soreness will go away and then he'll do a little bit more the next time."

Analysis:

McGee, who appeared in only five games last season, is recovering from a stress fracture in his left tibia. He was initially expected to compete for the opening night starting center spot, but coach Shaw intimated this week that he intends to start Timofey Mozgov, who filled in for McGee much of last season. At this point, McGee will be evaluated on a daily basis, and the Nuggets hope to see marked improvement as the preseason progresses.