Marc J. Spears of the Denver Post reports that the Denver Nuggets are close to acquiring a point guard to help fill the starting role. Rumors have been swirling that the Nuggets may be getting Chris Whitney from the Washington Wizards.

The reported deal would send Denver?s George McCloud to the Wizards in exchange for Whitney. The Magic have also been trying to acquire Whitney with Andrew DeClercq as bait.

Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe declined comment. After Denver's 96-89 preseason loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, McCloud said he wasn't surprised about the rumors. "If it's true, I'm packing my stuff and heading to Washington," McCloud said. "There is nothing shocking in this league, especially given the trades that have already happened."