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The Denver Nuggets are set to face the LA Lakers in one of six consolation Summer League games scheduled on Friday.

Starting lineups have yet to be released by either team, but the consensus around the Houston Rockets is that they will be led by second-year guard Reed Sheppard, who is preparing to take on an increased role next season. He will use the Summer League as a building block for the upcoming regular season this year.

While the rookies tend to draw most of the attention, there are returnees who really need to make a positive impression in Las Vegas.