The Nuggets had discussions with Clippers point guard Sam Cassell, according to the Rocky Mountain News, but they may be out of luck.

There are reports in the Los Angeles Times and Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Cassell has agreed to return to the Clippers for $13 million over two years.

Cassell could not be reached to comment on the report, although he told ESPNNews "it's looking pretty good'' for the Clippers. One of his agents denied the Atlanta report late Saturday night.

"I don't think so," Charles Tucker said of an agreement being reached with the Clippers.

As for the Nuggets, Tucker said does not believe they can land Cassell unless it's in a sign-and-trade.

"I would think it probably would have to be that," Tucker said.