Report: Nuggets pushing Nets for Lopez

The Denver Nuggets were reportedly interested in on-the-block Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez a week-and-a-half ago.

That interest continues, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

"Firm in their refusal to take it" is the operative phrase in this report, because it's a borderline laughable trade offer. Neither J.J. Hickson nor JaVale McGee provide much in return, outside of occasional comic relief from the latter.

To make matters worse, both are on the books for next year to the tune of a combined $17.6 million. The Nets may need to shake things up, but this is ridiculous.