— The Indiana Pacers have talked to Denver, along with many teams, about trading disgraced point guard Jamaal Tinsley, but a source close to the Nuggets said Friday no deal has been made.
The New York Post reported that Denver is sending guard Chucky Atkins and center Steven Hunter to the Pacers for Tinsley, but the source denied any deal has happened.
Hunter’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said he wouldn’t rule out a future trade, but said, “I don’t think there’s anything close. I think there’s a lot of talk this time of year, so I don’t think it’s any secret that the Nuggets are looking for a point guard and the Pacers would love to get an athletic big like Steven.”
Tinsley has averaged 7.0 assists for his career, but has had numerous off-court incidents and run-ins with the law in recent seasons.
Benjamin Hochman: 303-954-1294 or bhochman@denverpost.com
