Denver --
Denver Nuggets reserve center Chris "Birdman" Andersen has been excused indefinitely from team-related activities after Douglas County sheriff's deputies searched his home Thursday as part of an investigation by the department's Internet Crimes Against Children unit.
So, Andersen wasn't on the bench when the Nuggets faced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their playoff series Thursday night.
The team issued a statement saying Andersen has been excused "indefinitely as he deals with the reported investigation" and declined further comment.
The 10th-year pro hasn't played in the postseason after averaging 5.3 points and 4.6 rebounds during the season.
Sheriff's spokesman Ron Hanavan confirmed that the search took place Thursday. Andersen has not been arrested, and Hanavan said no arrest warrant has been issued.
The department began investigating Andersen in February after receiving information from a law enforcement agency in California. Hanavan declined to release details, including the nature of any pending charges, citing an ongoing investigation. He said the department is asking that the case be sealed.
The unit investigating Andersen investigates child porn, Internet luring, child predators and child pornography.
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