NBA Trade Rumors 2014 Update: Denver Nuggets Actively Shopping Andre Miller; Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings Express Interest
The Denver Nuggets are actively shopping veteran point guard Andre Miller after his reported falling out with coach Brian Shaw last week.
Previous reports suggested that the Nuggets are not interested in trading Miller after he was suspended by the team following his heated argument with Shaw. But contrary to earlier reports, the Denver Post reported that the 15-year-veteran is being shopped by the Nuggets.
"The Nuggets are actively trying to trade Miller, according to a league source. If accomplished, it would be the second time Denver traded him. He was traded in 2006 in a package that brought Allen Iverson to the Nuggets," the Denver Post noted.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, citing sources within the league, also confirmed that the Nuggets are actively working on a trade package involving Miller, adding that the troubled point guard could be traded by Wednesday.
Miller, who is averaging 5.9 points and 3.3 assists per game this season, was suspended by the Nuggets after voicing his frustration with Shaw over his lack of playing time this season.
The suspension was lifted but only to allow Miller to receive salary, while he is barred from all team activities.
"It just came to a boiling point. We made a decision and we're moving forward," Shaw said in an Associated Press interview via ESPN.
According to Yahoo Sports, the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors are intrigued by the chance of adding a veteran point guard to their young roster.
Kings general manager Pete D'Alessandro, who has made several big deals this season, will look to strike a deal to acquire Miller, who had a great relationship with him during their time together in Denver. D'Alessandro views the 37-year-old point guard as a suitable mentor for starting point guard Isaiah Thomas.
On the other hand, the Warriors are also setting their sights on Miller in their continuous pursuit of a backup point guard.
Previous reports suggested that the Warriors are actively shopping for a veteran backup to starting point guard Stephen Curry to make him fresh for their playoff push later this season.
The Warriors had numerous talks with the Toronto Raptors about a potential trade for Kyle Lowry, but the Raptors are still gauging whether or not to trade the veteran playmaker before the deadline next month.