8 Impact Players Denver Nuggets MUST Target This Summer, Including Bold Draymond Green Trade
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets had a golden opportunity to push their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves to a Game 7 at home this weekend. Yet, despite the Wolves being with top star Anthony Edwards and key rotation players Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu, the Nuggets were decisively beaten by a score of 110-98 .
This season, Denver earned the No. 3 seed in a deep Western Conference by being an offensive force that led the league with 122. 1 points a night .
However, it was not good enough to overcome a defense that was bottom-10 in the NBA and allowed Jaden McDaniels to look like a superstar in Game 6 as he dropped 32 points. That is why the Nuggets must prioritize improving their defense and nastiness this offseason. With that in mind, let’s look at eight players Denver should target this summer.
Trade for Herb Jones & Yves Missi Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images The Nuggets have a pair of established stars in Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray , and neither is going anywhere. So they don’t need to bring in big-time expensive scorers. They need to round out the roster with gritty defenders who can guard opposing stars that Murray and Jokic can’t.
That is why the Nuggets should pursue New Orleans Pelicans rotation players Herb Jones and Yves Missi. Both are legitimate difference makers on defense and can be had in a deal that sends either Aaron Gordon or Cameron Johnson to NOLA. Trade for Jalen Suggs Mike Watters-Imagn Images Another potential target should be Orlando Magic veteran Jalen Suggs.
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