The Denver Nuggets want Paul Pierce. That we know.

A source informed InsideHoops.com Wednesday evening that the Boston Celtics are expected to trade all-star guard/forward Paul Pierce to the Denver Nuggets for guard Andre Miller and forward/center Nene. But late Thursday morning a high-ranking member of the Celtics organization told InsideHoops.com via email that the rumor is "incorrect."

Also Thursday morning, Boston newspapers report that Celtics godfather Red Auerbach is in the hospital. A source quoted in the New York Post said Thursday morning that Auerbach is in a coma.