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Jakarr Sampson and DJ Kennedy released by Denver Nuggets

The hopes of the Storm in Denver have fallen. Both Jakarr Sampson and DJ Kennedy were cut from the Denver Nuggets roster on October 15. The current Red Storm in the NBA total was cut in half, from four to two (Metta World Peace and Moe Harkless).

It was tough sledding for both Sampson and Kennedy coming into the preseason. There was six players fighting for the last roster spot on the Denver squad. Sampson signed a two-year deal back in February after Denver picked him up off of waivers from the Sixers. Sampson, the 6’9” wing who played two years at St.