As I was watching Games 6 of the Western Conference Playoffs between the Nuggets and the Lakers, I heard the commentator say something about a Denver player being investigation for internet crimes “involving children.” This morning, I came across full details about Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen being the target of the investigation. Word is, Birdman was in possession of child pornography. I pray this isn’t true…

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets reserve center Chris “Birdman” Andersen was excused indefinitely from all team-related activities after sheriff’s deputies searched his home Thursday as part of an investigation by the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit.

The team announced its decision shortly before the Nuggets faced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their playoff series. The team said Anderson was excused “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 regular season.

Douglas County Sheriff’s spokesman Ron Hanavan confirmed that the search took place. 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 they’re asking that the case, including the search warrant, be sealed.

Andersen answered the door at his Larkspur, Colo., home, about 40 miles south of Denver, and let deputies in, said Deborah Sherman, another sheriff’s spokesperson.

“He did cooperate. He spoke with deputies,” Sherman said.

The unit investigating Andersen investigates child porn, Internet luring, child predators and child pornography.