Marc J. Spears of the Denver Post reports that the Nuggets are close to another signing. After finalizing the Calbert Cheaney signing on Monday, they are expected to sign Boston free agent center Mark Blount to a one-year contract.

Although Blount is a restricted free agent, the Celtics are expected to allow him to sign with the Nuggets. The recent acquisitions of Vin Baker and Bruno Sundov by Boston may have made Blount expendable.

"We're close," said Nuggets assistant general manager David Fredman, whose team brought Blount in for a workout two weeks ago. "There are still some things that need to be done. He's still another team's property."

Counting guaranteed contracts and players expected to be on the roster, the addition of Blount could push Denver's roster to 14. That excludes free-agent guard Voshon Lenard and forward-center Zendon Hamilton. An NBA roster can include 12 active players and three on the injured list.

Denver is considering keeping center Francisco Elson, a 1999 second-round draft pick, and rookie guard Junior Harrington, who recently signed a contract contingent on him making the team. Newly acquired point guard Mark Jackson could be on the roster, traded or bought out of his contract; swingman James Posey has been involved in many trade rumors.

"There are more moves to come," Fredman said.