Nuggets sign Harrington

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07/15/2010 - Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets have signed free agent forward Al Harrington. Terms of the deal weren't released, but it's believed to be a five-year, $34 million contract.

Harrington averaged 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists last season for the New York Knicks. He also shot over 34 percent from three-point range.

Over his 12-year NBA career, he has averaged 14.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, also spending time with Indiana, Atlanta and Golden State.

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