The Nuggets could consider trading guard Anthony Carter due to the development of rookie Ty Lawson, a team source told FanHouse.

Carter cannot be traded until Dec. 15 because he was re-signed as a free agent in August. He would also have to approve any deal because he signed a one-year contract and could have Bird free-agent rights next summer with Denver.

"If they want to then, that's something different," Carter told FanHouse of a possible trade. "But my decision is I want to stay here."

Prior to getting a few minutes in garbage time against Minnesota on Wednesday, Carter went five straight games without playing.

"I'm still getting paid. I get to sit in the front row and cheer my teammates on. I can't complain," Carter said. "I know what my situation is and what my role can be. If something happens (to Chauncey Billups or Lawson), I know the system and can come right in and fit right back to where ... I left off."