MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Trade rumors have swirled around the Denver Nuggets for most of this season, and each scenario seems to hinge on Raef LaFrentz.
He doesn't mind, and that's a rarity in the NBA.

Each player reacts differently when his name creeps into the rumor mill. Many hate it. Some, such as Nick Van Exel, bring it on themselves. Van Exel asked to be traded two months ago.

And most of the time, the athletes are not the only people affected.

LaFrentz's wife, Joie, has been wondering for several months if her life might change soon.