Nov 21, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) dribbles against Denver Nuggets small forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the third quarter at Target Center. Nuggets won 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Greg Smith-USA TODAY Sports

A few days ago Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post said that the Denver Nuggets were just a trade away from being a serious championship contender. He and Peter Burns talked about the possibility of trading for Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves. They discussed multiple trade scenarios in this podcast, but let’s break down possible trade scenarios.

*Note–I’m assuming that Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson are untouchable.

The Nuggets get:

• Kevin Love

The Timberwolves get:

• JaVale McGee
• Evan Fournier
• Kenneth Faried

Kevin Love’s relationship with the Minnesota Timberwolves has been rocky. There’s been no secret about that. And just recently the TWolves took the first step in changing their organization by firing General Manager David Kahn and replacing him with Flip Saunders. Will Saunders “flip” [ha, had to] Love? Well, maybe. And if he does, this trade could present some intriguing options for the TWolves.

Faried would slide into Minnesota’s starting four spot, matching Kevin Love’s rebounding but not stretching the floor. The TWolves–like the Nuggets–were bad at shooting from the perimeter, which is why I threw in Evan Fournier. Fournier struggled in the playoffs but showed in the final month leading up that he can be a fine rotation player. He shot over 40 percent from deep and displayed a nice feel for the game on the offensive side.

McGee is the wild-card here. Could he capitalize on his potential in the pick-and-roll by being paired with Ricky Rubio? Well that’s what the TWolves would have to wander. If they think Rubio’s creativity with the ball and uncanny ability to set up teammates could turn McGee into a full time starter, then this trade becomes even more realistic. McGee’s salary matches that of Love’s, so that helps.

The Nuggets get:

• Kevin Love
• Derrick Williams

The Timberwolves get:

• JaVale McGee
• Wilson Chandler
• Evan Fournier
• Kenneth Faried

This is plan B for Denver. Wilson Chandler is a better player than Derrick Williams and if Minnesota is reluctant to pull the trigger on the other trade then this should be the Nuggets’ counter move.

Williams has been unable to capitalize on his potential in Minnesota and this move could be best for all parties involved. The fast pace, up-and-down style that Denver plays could benefit Williams. For the TWolves, Chandler provides a versatile player who can play both sides of the ball and hit 3-pointers at a decent clip.

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As the Nuggets have said all year, they won’t trade Mozgov unless they are blown away by a deal. Apparently the deal for Roy and the pick isn’t enough as the Nuggets have declined the Timberwolves offer.

If the deal were to go through, the pick that the Nuggets would receive would be the first round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies that they owe the T’Wolves.

Essentially, the deal would be for the pick and financial relief. The T’Wolves signed Roy to a non-guaranteed deal in the off-season after Roy had originally retired after chronic knee problems.

If I’m the Nuggets, I take this deal with Mozgov’s contract expiring at the end of the year and no chance of re-signing him. The emergence of Kosta Koufos and JaVale McGee’s four-year, $44 million contract has pushed Mozgov to the bench and limited playing time.

As of now, it looks like the Nuggets are standing true to their word that Mozgov won’t be moved.

While it’s unlikely that the T’Wolves will be able to pry Mozgov from the Nuggets, look for them to make a run at him when free agency starts this off-season.