Denver will not match Raptors offer to Kleiza

Raptors Digest has learned via Yahoo Sports’ Marc Spears that the Denver Nuggets will now decline to match the offer sheet restricted free agent forward Linas Kleiza received from the Toronto Raptors.

The Nuggets have outbid the Dallas Mavericks for Al Harrington and no longer have the cap space nor the roster need for Linas Kleiza.

As stated before this is a good signing for the Raptors who get a young player with some upside who has already proven that he is a capable starter and 6th man in the NBA.  And as his 41 point night proves he can also score when called upon.

Welcome to the Raptors Linas Kleiza, I look forward to you changing the perceptions of fans in Toronto regarding European players.  And hopefully you can help bring Bargnani along too.