Nuggets working on a deal to sign Joffrey Lauvergne

The Denver Nuggets are trying to bring Joffrey Lauvergne to the NBA, according to Yahoo Sports.

The French forward was selected by the Nuggets in the 2013 NBA Draft with the 55th overall pick.

Lauvergne left Khimki Moscow.

Per Yahoo Sports, The Nuggets still have "logistical hurdles," as one league source said, to clear before completing a contract agreement with Lauvergne, but there's strong momentum toward him joining the Nuggets soon.