Aaron J. Lopez of the Rocky Mountain News reports:Los Angeles Clippers center Michael Olowokandi and guard Corey Maggette said Friday they would be willing to listen if the Nuggets call next summer.

"I don't see a reason why anybody would want to dismiss it," Olowokandi said before Denver's game against the Clippers. "It's important to be around the right personnel, the right people and people you think will help you win. That could be anywhere. It could be Denver. It could be L.A. It could be Milwaukee."

Said Maggette: "You can't close the door on anyone. If it's an option in the summer, it's an option."

Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe tutored Olowokandi at Pete Newell's Big Man Camp before Olowokandi's senior year at the University of the Pacific, and again before his rookie season with the Clippers.

Before signing a one-year contract with Los Angeles this summer, Olowokandi met privately with Vandeweghe, although the details weren't revealed.

"I can't say anything about that," Olowokandi said, a broad smile forming. "Kiki's always been a friend of mine, even before I got to the pros."

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

The Nuggets are projected to have about $20 million in capspace this summer to go after free agents.