Report: Gary Harris ruled out of Thursday's game in Minnesota, Darrell Arthur likely to play

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Nuggets guard Gary Harris will not play Thursday when Denver takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Christopher Dempsey of the Denver Post.

#Nuggets injuries: Gary Harris (groin) and Will Barton (ankle) are both out of tomorrow's game against Minnesota.

— Chris Dempsey (@chrisadempsey) November 2, 2016

Harris was not able to take part in practice today. Denver’s starting shooting guard has not played since partially tearing his right groin in the Nuggets first preseason game Oct. 3.

Darrell Arthur did practice today and should be on track to play Thursday if he’s able to get through shootaround tomorrow and doesn’t experience any swelling in his knee overnight. Arthur had his knee scoped prior to training camp and has not played in any of the Nuggets three regular season games after missing the entire preseason.

Will Barton, who sprained his left ankle in the Nuggets 105-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors Monday has been ruled out of Denver’s game Thursday as well. The Nuggets are yet to announce a timetable for his return.

Will Barton heads straight back to the locker room after spraining his left ankle. Looked to be in a significant amount of pain. pic.twitter.com/IOHGKhauV7

— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) November 1, 2016

With Harris and Barton out, more responsibility now falls on the shoulder of rookie Jamal Murray.