The Nuggets are reportedly close to a contract extension with forward Linas Kleiza.

The rumored extension for Kleiza would begin next season and could keep him in Denver through 2013.

"We're very close," said Kleiza, who expects the deal to be signed by Friday's deadline. "We haven't finalized it yet. But I think that everything is going well. Denver is where I want to stay. I really like it here."

The Sporting News has reported the deal could be worth about $25 million for four years, but Kleiza wouldn't discuss numbers.

Denver is also leaning towards picking up forward Renaldo Balkman's contract option.