According to ESPN.com the Denver Nuggets and ex-Bucks coach George Karl are in negotiations to try to hammer out a coaching deal, and while no agreement has yet been reached the Nuggets are hoping to move quickly.

With Michael Cooper boasting a 4-9 record after replacing Jeff Bzdelik on December 28, GM Kiki Vandeweghe met with Karl in Chicago on Monday night before the Nuggets took on the Bulls Tuesday.  According to sources the Nuggets are after a veteran coach to toughen up an underachieving team.

Karl, currently an analyst for ESPN, has coached four NBA teams (Cleveland, Golden State, Seattle and Milwaukee) and has a career record of 708-499.

Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke did not attend Monday's meeting, sources said, but Kroenke has known Karl for years as a friend and business partner.