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Nuggets F Hickson suspended 5 games

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Denver Nuggets forward J.J. Hickson was suspended five games by the league on Wednesday for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

Hickson will begin his suspension without pay when 2014-15 regular season begins.

Hickson averaged 11.8 points and 9.2 rebounds last season.