The Denver Nuggets appear open for business as the Feb. 19 NBA trade deadline approaches. The latest reports suggest most of Denver's roster is available to be had, including: Arron Afflalo, Wilson Chandler, Randy Foye and Jameer Nelson.
The trade deadline is almost a week away, and with little to play for this season, the 20-33 Nuggets supposedly have most of their roster up for grabs. Afflalo appears to be the most likely to be traded, in part because of the reported demand for him.
"Word is Denver's asking price on Arron Afflalo has been high so far. They got a lot for Mozgov, so why not? ... Among teams Nuggets have discussed Afflalo with include Portland, Chicago, LA Clippers, Miami and Sacramento. He's got a player option next year, so (a future first-round pick) is a lot to ask," ESPN's Ramona Shelburne tweeted Tuesday.
ESPN's Marc Stein also reported on the market for Afflalo.
"Latest word in circulation suggests Arron Afflalo more likely to move before Feb. 19 trade deadline than Wilson Chandler given DEN demands," Stein tweeted Tuesday.
At one point the Charlotte Hornets were also linked to Afflalo, according to Basketball Insiders' Steve Kyler.
Chandler also has drawn interest, according to reports. Grantland's Zach Lowe reported in January the Portland Trail Blazers wanted the veteran but were unwilling - at least at the time - to give up a future first-round pick for him.
Stein also named Nelson and Foye as two other Nuggets who could be on the move before next Thursday, and a report from Basketball Insiders' Alex Kennedy in late January mentioned both names and a handful of other players on Denver's roster.
"It seems unlikely that Ty Lawson or Kenneth Faried will be dealt, but they still have veterans like Arron Afflalo, Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, J.J. Hickson, Randy Foye, Darrell Arthur, JaVale McGee and Jameer Nelson who could be poached by other teams that are looking to win now and feel they're just a piece or two away," Kennedy wrote Jan. 27.
