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          Sources: Nuggets join Bucks as suitors for Richard Jefferson

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            Dave McMenamin
            ESPN Staff Writer
            • Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.
            • Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.
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          Oct 16, 2017, 12:29 PM

          The Denver Nuggets have joined the Milwaukee Bucks in the pursuit of forward Richard Jefferson, league sources told ESPN.

          Jefferson is expected to clear waivers at 5 p.m. ET Monday and become an unrestricted free agent.

          Denver has registered its interest in Jefferson, 37, although Milwaukee remains the most aggressive in its recruitment of him, league sources said. There are believed to be three or four teams serious about signing Jefferson, league sources told ESPN.

          Denver has 15 guaranteed contracts and would have to make a roster move to clear an available spot for Jefferson. Nuggets president and governor Josh Kroenke enjoys a strong friendship with Jefferson, and Jefferson could be one more veteran contributor and influence to a Denver team trying to reach the Western Conference playoffs.

          The Atlanta Hawks waived Jefferson after completing a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.