What It Means:

The Nuggets aren't eager to trade Mudiay away, according to the report, but rather they're just gauging his market value to get a sense of the trade waters. A deal getting done is unlikely, but the team does possess a collection of draft picks that could be packaged with Mudiay to create an appealing offer. He returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday, and finished with 14 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds in 26 minutes.

For the season, Mudiay is averaging 12.1 points, 4.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 3-pointers in 28.5 minutes per game (42 games). His -5.6 nERD is currently tied for the second-worst clip in the NBA.