Kenneth Faried will draw the start in his return to action Monday versus the Mavericks.

Faried (back) will draw the start at power forward in his return Monday against the Mavericks.

Analysis:

The Nuggets held Faried out for precautionary purposes the last two games on the heels of a four-game absence due to the back injury, but it appears he's finally received clearance to play. Jusuf Nurkic (illness) ended up being a late scratch for the Nuggets, so that should enable Faried to receive a relatively full workload in his return.