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Denver Nuggets Rookie Daron Holmes II Out For Season

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DaRon Holmes II walks the red carpet before the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Denver's first-round draft pick, DaRon Holmes II, is facing a setback in his rookie season after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon during the Nuggets' NBA Summer League debut. The injury occurred in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, where the 6-foot-10 center-forward showcased his skills with 11 points and seven rebounds in 26 minutes of play.

Holmes, who was acquired by Denver in a trade after being selected as the 22nd overall pick by Phoenix, was a standout player in college. As a junior at Dayton, he earned recognition as the co-player of the year in the Atlantic 10 Conference. His impressive season included averaging 20.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

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