The Denver Nuggets have assigned second year guard Julyan Stone to the Iowa Energy, the Nuggets’ NBA Development League affiliate. 

Stone (6-6, 200, Texas-El Paso) returns to the NBA D-League having been assigned last season to the Idaho Stampede when he played in three games, averaging 7.3 points, 7.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 23.0 minutes.

Stone joins Nuggets teammate Quincy Miller on the Energy’s roster.

Andre Iguodala appears to be leaning toward staying with the Denver Nuggets long-term, and to do so, he'd have to opt out of his current contract this upcoming offseason and sign a multi-year extension.

“A lot of players have done it where they’ve gave up a large bulk of their contract, say, giving up $16 million to get $60 million,” said Iguodala, who turns 29 years old on Monday. “In the grand scheme of things that makes sense. But if you give up $16 million and you get $20 million (it doesn’t make sense). So it’s all about playing your cards right and seeing where you’re at. At the end of the day winning takes care of everything, so if we win here, then hopefully the organization and myself will come to an agreement and we’ll continue to build on what we have here.”

Iguodala is slated to earn $16.2 million next season.

If Iguodala opts out, he'll almost assuredly have to accept a lower annual salary.

The Denver Nuggets are likely to trade Timofey Mozgov.

Mozgov will be a restricted free agent at the end of this season.

Mozgov is averaging 2.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game.

The NBA has announced the reserves for the 2013 All-Star Game in Houston.

Western Conference Reserves
Tony Parker
James Harden
LaMarcus Aldridge 
David Lee
Zach Randolph
Tim Duncan 
Russell Westbrook 

Eastern Conference Reserves
Paul George
Jrue Holiday 
Tyson Chandler 
Chris Bosh 
Joakim Noah 
Luol Deng
Kyrie Irving 

Fifteen teams have at least one All-Star (Knicks, Heat, Celtics, Bulls, Pacers, 76ers, Blazers, Spurs, Rockets, Warriors and Grizzlies), while 15 teams do not have a representative (Hawks, Nets, Bobcats, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pistons, Bucks, Wolves, Hornets, Magic, Suns, Kings, Raptors, Jazz and Wizards).

The 76ers and Cavaliers each sent a Coaches Vote All-Star despite a losing record, while the Lakers and Celtics have two starters despite a sub-.500 record.

The Nets, Hawks, Bucks, Nuggets and Jazz all have a record over .500 and no All-Stars. 

The All-Star starters are LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett, Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul.

Andre Iguodala evaluated his transition to the Denver Nuggets.

Iguodala was acquired by Denver last summer as part of a four-team trade that sent Arron Afflalo and Al Harrington to Orlando.

“I’m probably behind the curve,” Iguodala said. “It’s been a roller-coaster as far as comfort level, the ups and downs of the NBA season, but that happens in transition. The main thing is to stay positive, continue to do the little things well and hopefully once out of slumps faster instead of letting them linger on.”

Iguodala is coming off three games in which he shot a combined 26.7 percent from the floor.

“I think he’s putting too much pressure on himself, he’s thinking too much,” Nuggets coach George Karl said. “For me, it’s just trying to get him some easy baskets, simplify, get some confidence in his game and he’ll be fine. He’s still a productive player, his plus-minus has been really good lately, we just need to get him more confidently engaged in the game.”

George Karl wishes JaVale McGee played more like Tim Duncan.

“I think he tries to be spectacular,” Karl said of McGee. “Basketball is a game of possession after possession of doing things the right way, doing your job and letting the spectacular. I think JaVale tries to find the spectacular and forces the spectacular when if you just let Andre Miller and Ty [Lawson], let us orchestrate the game, something big time will happen. But I just want him to be more Tim Duncan-like. I tell him I like Tim Duncan. I want Tim Duncan. That’s what I want.”

McGee leads the Nuggets in player efficiency rating at 21.6.

“I think he’s a tremendous talent. I think he’s an incredible, athletic, 7-1, whatever he is,” Karl said. “For me, I just want him to be more consistent on the fundamental area of basketball and more than anything, I want him to be more committed to the concepts and philosophies and fundamentals of our team.”

The Denver Nuggets are looking to trade Timofey Mozgov, according to league sources, and the young center knows he could be dealt before this season's trade deadline.

“It think it’s logical, you can see that, trading me,’’ Mozgov said. “I’m in my contract year. So if they can get something for me… I don’t think it would be a surprise for me (to be traded).’’

The Miami Heat could make a bid for Mozgov.

"I heard Miami is trying to find a big guy,’’ Mozgov said when asked about the Heat, who have had rebounding problems all season. “We’ll see. I don’t know (what might happen).’’

After playing just three games before suffering a hip injury, Wilson Chandler returned to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday and scored 14 points in 20 effective minutes.

Chandler is finally pain-free and was encouraged by his first game back, but he admitted he still has room for improvement with his basketball shape.

“Still got a ways to go," Chandler said. "... Hopefully a couple of weeks or even faster than that. Just continue doing the same things I’ve been doing the last few months and see where I go from there. It felt good just to be out there, having fun. Last year and this year not being healthy, it’s frustrating, but it’s part of the game.”

With nearly half of the 12-13 NBA season, analysts have a fairly clear idea of which teams are playoff contenders and which are firmly in the lottery.

The change in popularity of teams based on ticket prices on the secondary market based on data from VividSeats.com is also revealing.

The Brooklyn Nets have the largest increase in price from last season, with a 105 percent jump from their final season in New Jersey.

The Chicago Bulls have the NBA's largest decrease at 27 percent, undoubtedly related to the injury to Derrick Rose.

Despite the departure of Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic have only had a decrease of four percent. Also noteworthy is that the Houston Rockets have a four percent decrease even though the team seemingly improved their markability with the acquisitions of James Harden and Jeremy Lin.

Atlanta Hawks: 4% Increase
Boston Celtics: 7% Decrease
Brooklyn Nets: 105% Increase
Charlotte Bobcats: 41% Increase
Chicago Bulls: 27% Decrease
Cleveland Cavaliers: 59% Increase
Dallas Mavericks: 7% Decrease
Denver Nuggets: 1% Decrease
Detroit Pistons: 17% Decrease
Golden State Warriors: 8% Increase
Houston Rockets: 4% Decrease
Indiana Pacers: 25% Decrease
Los Angeles Clippers: 16% Increase
Los Angeles Lakers: 21% Increase
Memphis Grizzlies: 1% Increase
Miami Heat: 6% Increase
Milwaukee Bucks: 22% Decrease
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1% Increase
New Orleans Hornets: 99% Increase
New York Knicks: 9% Decrease
Oklanhoma City Thunder: 1% Increase
Orlando Magic: 4% Decrease
Philadelphia 76ers: 7% Decrease
Phoenix Suns: 7% Decrease
Portland Trail Blazers: 13% Increase
Sacramento Kings: 7% Decrease
San Antonio Spurs: 9% Decrease
Toronto Raptors: 12% Decrease
Utah Jazz: 7% Decrease
Washington Wizards: 4% Increase

Ty Lawson sat out the Denver Nuggets' win on Tuesday over the Clippers.

Lawson is day-to-day with a strain in his left Achilles tendon.

Lawson will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.