The Bobcats reason for waiving Eddie House became clear on Monday when they traded for Kareem Rush and now the Denver Nuggets are keen on signing the former Arizona State star.

"Absolutely," said Vandeweghe of his interest in House, who has had conversations with House's agent, Mark Bartelstein. "He's very talented and fits in with the way we play."

Because they have an injured-player exception worth $1.6 million, the Nuggets could pick up House, whose $825,000 salary is slightly more than the minimum, off waivers. Vandeweghe, though, wanting to hold onto the exception, said they probably won't make a claim.

If House clears waivers, the Nuggets might look to sign him. They would be responsible for paying him the prorated minimum salary of $745,046 for a fifth-year man.

"Kiki has always liked Eddie, and (the Nuggets) have never been afraid to play small guards," said Bartelstein, who thanked the Bobcats for not stashing House on the injured list. He said it's too early to say whether Denver might be House's top choice if he clears waivers.

The Nuggets, in need of outside shooting, dangled a second-round pick for Rush. The Lakers, though, believe Charlotte can give them higher second-round picks, and they aren't keen on trading him to a team also in the West.