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FanNation confirmed that multiple sources told HoopsWorld back in December that the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks discussed a trade that would have sent David Lee to Denver in exchange for Linas Kleiza.

The trade was later revisited before the trade deadline with the Nuggets offering additional compensation in the form of a Charlotte’s conditional first round draft pick. As it turned out, the two sides were never able to reach an agreement.

But how close did a potential deal actually come to being completed? Apparently close enough for members of the Denver Nuggets to engage Lee in dialogue about the possibility of having him in a Nugget uniform prior to Tuesday’s game in Denver.

Related Rumors

• October 6, 2009 -- David Lee Turned Down Blazers in Vegas
• October 1, 2009 -- Walsh Wants to Re-Sign David Lee
• September 25, 2009 -- Lee, Knicks Agree on 1-Year Deal
• September 22, 2009 -- Knicks About to Sign Robinson and Lee
• September 17, 2009 -- Boozer-for-Lee Trade “Not Happening”