Chauncey Billups would like to finish his career with the Nuggets, his hometown team, and work in their front office after his playing career is over.
Billups is set to make $14.2 million next season, but only $3.7 million is protected if he's released before the 2011-12 season.
"I know the business of basketball. Nothing really surprises me in this game. People talk about Carmelo (Anthony), the possibility of me being moved, the J.R. Smith situation -- there are a lot of uncertainties around here. I don't like being part of the uncertainty. But that's what it is, that's the nature of the beast. I've been down the road. I know how this business goes. I respect the process. At the same time, I know what I've done to change the culture around here," Billups said.