The Denver Nuggets are getting ready to raid the L.A. Clippers roster.  

Chris Thomasson of the Rocky Mountain News reports that the Nuggets are looking at about $17 million in cap space next summer, and are ready to spend it.

With, Elton Brand, Corey Magette, Andre Miller and Lamar Odom  becoming restricted free agents to join unrestricted agent Michael Olowakandi, the Nuggets are poised to pounce.

Thomasson says Corey Magette is a likely target, especially since he would command substantially less than a maximum salary.  Indeed, he suggests the Nug?s objective is Magette (at about $7 million) plus a max or near-max player.

At the same time, he suggests Olowokandi is likely to end up in San Antonio to replace David Robinson and Andre Miller is likely to end up in Utah to replace John Stockton.  San Antonio and Utah are the only two teams expected to have significant cap space.

On the Clippers front, the player they?re most likely to award a max salary, or match another team?s offer, is Elton Brand.

Is Magette likely to make the move to Denver?  "I think Denver is a nice place," he said. "I know (Denver general manager) Kiki (Vandeweghe) very well and some of their staff.

The next question: who will Denver seek for that maximum contract?

Joseph Sanchez of the Denver Post reports on the Nuggets and their 4th quarter finishing problems.  They practiced late game situations yesterday, and are working on taking the big shot rather than deferring to a teammate.

Chris Tomasson tells us that the Nuggets will be looking at LA Clippers to add to the roster on July 1.

A good article that explains a little about the salary cap.

Chris Tomasson of the Rocky Mountain News turns in a great article on the cap space that is going to be available to the Nuggets on July 1.  

The article mentions several current LA Clipper players and Denver's chance at landing them in the offseason.

Aaron Lopez writes about Marcus Camby and his effect on season ticketholders at the Nuggets appreciation night.

Marc Spears reports on Jim Gillen getting the All-Star nod.  Too bad our only other player involved is Nene Hilario.  The Nuggets need a couple All-stars.

Aaron Lopez of the Rocky Mountain News reports on Chris Whitney and his injured ankle.

Marc Spears writes about Denver's all-star bid for 2005.  Members of Kroenke Sports will be on hand in Atlanta this year to see how.

Aaron J. Lopez of the Rocky Mountain News reports on Juwan Howards fine for getting tossed out of the Denver vs. New Jersey game.

The AP reports on the Nuggets 98-92 loss to Portland.