Despite having interest in retaining free-agent guards Wesley Person and Bryon Russell, it is unlikely Denver will sign both.

Once general manager Kiki Vandeweghe finalizes contracts for guards Greg Buckner and DerMarr Johnson, the Nuggets will have 14 guaranteed contracts for next season, leaving only one available roster spot. Person's agent, Herb Rudoy, said Denver is his client's top choice, but Person will not accept a nonguaranteed deal .