Gordon’s absence due to a hamstring issue opened up playing time on this night, and Reed showed he deserves a longer look. While the Nuggets weigh their options ahead of the Feb. 10 trade deadline, Reed is doing his best to showcase that the team already has a defensive-oriented wing on the roster and doesn’t need another. Asked what he’s proven since he’s been in Denver, Reed wasn’t bashful. “One, that I just belong here,” he said. “I don’t think it should be any more question of ‘Am I a fringe NBA guy or not?’ And just showing that I can defend multiple positions, I can make open shots and, given the opportunity, I can make plays for my team as well.”
by Hoops Hype