Nuggets Trade Rumors: Bones Hyland Drawing Interest from Raptors, Pelicans, T-Wolves

Denver Nuggets point guard Bones Hyland has fallen out of the rotation recently and appears likely to be moved by Thursday's trade deadline.

According to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves have all "registered some level of interest in Hyland."

The Timberwolves (29-28), Pelicans (29-27) and Raptors (25-30) are all in the midst of lackluster seasons and could require some help to make the playoffs this year.

A second-year point guard out of VCU, Hyland showed flashes of potential early in the season with impressive scoring performances. However, he hasn't appeared in a game in February, and Singer pointed out that he didn't even crack the lineup on Sunday against Minnesota when Denver was missing four starters due to injury.

Through his 42 appearances this year, Hyland is averaging 12.1 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds. Singer noted the Nuggets are seeking "a two-way rotation player and draft compensation, or a first-round pick" in any potential trade for the 22-year-old and they recently "felt they had traction on a first-round pick."

However, Denver is considered to be one of the top title contenders and rank first in the Western Conference with a 38-17 record. It's unlikely that a first-round pick would advance the team's championship aspirations, so all signs point to the Nuggets looking to add a player who could aid that effort.

When Denver takes the floor for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic (22-33), there's a likelihood the roster could look slightly different with the hope that the right pieces are in place for a deep postseason run.