Denver takes close look at Wells for help at guard

KG-MVP21 · 09-16-2006, 05:47 PM

The Nuggets are making a strong push to fill their veteran shooting guard void with free agent Bonzi Wells, according to two NBA sources.

Although Wells is an unrestricted free agent, Denver might need a sign-and-trade to get Wells. Houston and Miami also are believed to have interest in the 6-foot-5, 210-pound swingman.

Nuggets officials do not comment on free agents.

Denver has two shooting guards, newcomers J.R. Smith, 21, and rookie Yakhouba Diawara. Wells would give the team a veteran presence. The eight-year NBA veteran averaged 23.2 points and 12 rebounds in the playoffs last season for Sacramento. During the regular season he averaged 13.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Wells also could fill in at small forward when Carmelo Anthony isn't in the game.

The Nuggets have an excess of big men on their roster and potentially could move one of them to make a sign-and-trade deal to get Wells.

The Nuggets' management team knows Wells. Vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien was with Portland when Wells played there. Nuggets assistant coach Tim Grgurich also worked with Wells in Portland, and assistant John Welch worked with him in Memphis. Prior to last February's trade deadline, the Nuggets inquired about making a trade with the Kings for Wells.

In other personnel news, Golden State and Portland might have interest in a potential sign-and-trade for free-agent guard DerMarr Johnson, who played last season with Denver.

Sham · 09-16-2006, 10:01 PM

Well, he would probably fit in well since JR Smith can back him up without a problem. But for the Heat to take him, he won't fit in well with Wade starting at SG. He's a starting type of SG, and if he doesn't start, it makes it harder for him to get a rhythm going every game.

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09-16-2006, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	The Nuggets are making a strong push to fill their veteran shooting guard void with free agent Bonzi Wells, according to two NBA sources. Although Wells is an unrestricted free agent, Denver might need a sign-and-trade to get Wells. Houston and Miami also are believed to have interest in the 6-foot-5, 210-pound swingman. Nuggets officials do not comment on free agents. Denver has two shooting guards, newcomers J.R. Smith, 21, and rookie Yakhouba Diawara. Wells would give the team a veteran presence. The eight-year NBA veteran averaged 23.2 points and 12 rebounds in the playoffs last season for Sacramento. During the regular season he averaged 13.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Wells also could fill in at small forward when Carmelo Anthony isn't in the game. The Nuggets have an excess of big men on their roster and potentially could move one of them to make a sign-and-trade deal to get Wells. The Nuggets' management team knows Wells. Vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien was with Portland when Wells played there. Nuggets assistant coach Tim Grgurich also worked with Wells in Portland, and assistant John Welch worked with him in Memphis. Prior to last February's trade deadline, the Nuggets inquired about making a trade with the Kings for Wells. In other personnel news, Golden State and Portland might have interest in a potential sign-and-trade for free-agent guard DerMarr Johnson, who played last season with Denver.

09-16-2006, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sham Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, Southern California Posts: 369	Well, he would probably fit in well since JR Smith can back him up without a problem. But for the Heat to take him, he won't fit in well with Wade starting at SG. He's a starting type of SG, and if he doesn't start, it makes it harder for him to get a rhythm going every game.