"The Nuggets made a strong move to upgrade their defense, but their attempt was blocked by the Milwaukee Bucks.

A league source told The Denver Post today that the Nuggets made a solid offer to restricted free agent forward Luc Mbah a Moute. However, the Bucks will match the offer, a source said, meaning the defensive-minded Mbah a Moute will remain with Milwaukee

The Nuggets' offer sheet was for four years and a little more than $19 million.

Last season, Mbah a Moute (pronounced bah ah moo-tay) averaged 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. He's entering his fourth NBA season. Denver was pursuing him in the event it can't re-sign Nene.

The 6-8 Mbah a Moute is a native of Cameroon and played at UCLA."