Zach Lavine & All The Denver Nuggets Trade Rumors Explored

[@ruggedland]

The only guy Nuggets need to trade is Booth himself

[@freeislost]

fr!

[@WrongButtonWB]

I'd add to that list Malone and Murray.

[@cugelchannel4733]

Trade him to the Moon!

[@E1456-b8q]

That is exactly what nuggets need, the sooner the better otherwise everything will go south very quickly and they loose their opportunity forever

[@Heyitsdgaa]

Yes

[@fentanyljones6956]

Look to the Nets, DO NOT 1 for 1 trade a 6’10” offensive asset for an older, more worn 6’5” asset.

[@Zero_Steel]

what Denver needs is a deep bench that can survive the Non-Jokic minutes. Jamal for Zach or MPJ for Zach isnt a improvement imo

[@ljutko7]

Lol how not? 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@andrewmiller7052]

It’s not an improvement at all, I agree

[@EzeIsCool]

@@ljutko7he can’t defend is injury prone and is just a volume scorer

[@ljutko7]

@@EzeIsCool like mpj defending i agree 🤣😭🤦

[@markuskramer8666]

Jamal is non tradeable at moment

[@DD-sr9xm]

Truth is the real problem is Jamal, but they can’t trade him. Mike is the only asset that can be traded and has value.

[@MrSmeets]

19, 20, 28 and 24 last 4 games. And a lot of assists. He’ll get there. He’s not the problem. Need someone off the bench that can score …

[@hugoochoa5869]

Bogdan Bogdanović & De'Andre Hunter for Porter Makes sense, Bogdan already has chemistry with Jokic and Hunter can run with the ones and the bench!

[@nikolakovac9445]

I agree, I would like Bogdan. Except, they didn’t say Bogdan Bogdanovic, but Bojan Bogdanovic.

[@berserkmonk5331]

So ATL will take 2 depth pieces that have been great in the rotation(on/off the bench) and bring in MPJ who will take up their rookie's position, at the 3, and slow down his development? They've been having success and fun to watch games with Trae, Dyson, Zachary, Jalen and Clint... Just seems weird that they'd wanna reduce their depth and bring in MPJ to take that starting 3. That then becomes 2 guys who have defensive liability issues.

[@soogoonu]

​@@berserkmonk5331agree 💯%

[@brankojovanovic1215]

They said Bojan Bogdanovic when they spoke about Nets, but when they spoke about D.Hunter they said he should go with Bogi.

[@LLawliet-tv9ig]

From the Nuggets side, it makes a ton of sense. From the Hawks side, they don’t have a lot of incentives to push for a trade mid-season especially one with the Nuggets. Hawks is playing well right now and their chemistry is on point with Hunter coming off the bench for them being that 6th man for them alongside Bogdanovic. They got a lot of depth and versatility. Not to mention, Bogdanovic is actually on a great value contract rn with 2026 being a team option. I actually don’t mind trading for Larry Nance or Onyeka Okongwu instead of Bogdanovic. We desperately need a backup big. Doing this trade would kill 2 birds with 1 stone. As much as I like the trade package tho, it probably would only happen if Hawks is trying to consolidate the players they have and shorten their rotation. And if Trae Young demands he wants to play with MPJ over other players available for trade.

[@TonyMagdalene]

I don’t want Calvin Booth to do anything other than resign

[@rubaiyat300]

English is a funny language. I know what you mean, but given his contract status, what you wrote could mean exactly the opposite.

[@vitororsine2121]

I think the best scenario is Cam Johnson and Finney-Smith, that move imporve their benh by getting 2 players in 1 salary in MPJ. They can evne trade for Clarkson in the Zeke contract

[@WrongButtonWB]

Valenciounas or whatever his name is, would be a great backup big also

[@82perun]

@@WrongButtonWB Valanciunas is perfect for 2nd big in Denver. He is 13p/10r on 23min/game guy on 57% shooting , strong and defence minded. To anchor 2nd unit with Russ on playmaking, it’s great deal.

[@anycoveryoulike7510]

Classic Calvin Booth to leak the names of 5 or 6 guys he's interested in trading for and thus lowering his bargaining leverage, letting MPJ know he's available, possibly hurting team chemistry... This dude is completely over his head as a GM

[@zrunner800]

Legs with the right takes as usual

[@82perun]

Denver -Atlanta -Washington deal Denver send-MPJ, Saric, Zeke Recives -Hunter, Bogdanovic, Valanciunas You get all thething you need in those 3 Shooter, shot creator, full solid center in no Jokic minutes

[@Half_Full-Since96]

Lol Washington isn’t trading Val for zeke or Saric ..

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

You can see that these is Denver fan. I think that MPJ is not that hot simply because he has a 43 mil contract.

[@PoorlyUtilized]

Lmao what

[@WrongButtonWB]

That would be a dream, @OP, but sadly, MPJ is not an asset, especially with that heavy contract. He is, same as Murray, more of a liability, at this point.

[@82perun]

@ I was only making a deal using salaries. Denver is in big problems because they overpayed medium lvl players, and now they can not get rid of them. Every player that have left Nuggets in past 4 years droped in every aspect significantly. Maybe is just luck but more likely os that with Jocker every player is 20-30% better than reallity.

[@freeislost]

The only person id like to see play in Denver is De'Aaron Fox

[@brankojovanovic1215]

Best option : DeAndre Hunter and Bogdann Bogdanovic and Larry junior, for MPJ and Zeke Naji.

[@J-MacandTheFacts]

Trae and MPJ played together in high school so that would be sick

[@Eastunder]

Hawks are not trading Young you casual

[@srdjanpajic2404]

​@@Eastunder why the fuck you calling him a casual, it's obvious that he's talking about a potential MPJ trade to the Hawks, jeez

[@rubaiyat300]

@@Eastunder I would assume in a video about the Nuggets trading MPJ, it would be the Nuggets trading MPJ.

[@dumafuji]

Mpj is literally a unicorn. These are dumb trade rumors. I’m not saying mpj and Jamal are awesome and can’t improve but these aren’t great improvements. I like the idea of adding a Jordon Clarkson off the bench but we aren’t getting that.

[@zlimoon]

Best thing that can Denver do is to not make any trades atm. They fucked up with Jamal contract and now someone else must be traded...this can ruin the team for good.

[@ruggedland]

Yup. Two wrongs don’t make a right

[@soogoonu]

They need badly to get rid of MPJ for anybody who cares, to win, to defend and to play agressive on both sides of the court. Anybody would be a plus.

[@andrewmiller7052]

@@soogoonuMPJ isn’t the problem, losing kcp and bruce brown is. MPJ has been good all season, second most consistent after jokic so far. MPJ is just the scapegoat

[@soogoonu]

@@andrewmiller7052 Ok but I didn't talk about consistency but other skills I value more than that for win games.

[@rubaiyat300]

@@andrewmiller7052 Bruce Brown couldn't be retained and no one can expect a second contract like that ever coming their way. KCP I'm torn on. I don't think he should start if the Nuggets paid him frankly. But I do think CB has a clear vulnerability to waterbug type guards.

[@joshdh46]

Adam refusing to call out Adam's misinterpretation at the end was funny

[@dirkcallaway]

What Denver needs is a guy like KCP.. or even a Bruce Brown type.. oh, wait.. 😅

[@nikithkadambi4208]

Kcp is a jokic merchant who has declined and was terrible in the playoffs

[@rockabot]

Nah they need a locked in Jamal Murray

[@Eastunder]

KCP is not worth $22 million a year lol. Look how bad he's playing without Jokic serving up wide open 3s

[@benwalcher8749]

This is really dumb. Denver literally could not match the deal Bruce got. KCP is absolutely not worth what the Magic gave him, and CB has been better than expected.

[@sleezyclips8068]

Just because they couldn’t keep those guys doesn’t mean they’ve done a good job. It’s unbelievable that a top tier contender couldn’t sign a couple role players or at least package some stuff together for a real second star. Murray would be a great 6th man/ 3rd option. But he’s not the second best player on a championship team unless the first option is Nikola Jokic.

[@renatobsr1008]

Some times it appears that Nuggets players "forget" how to play when Jokic is off the floor. Nuggets are great with Jokic and terrible when he is off. They need production when Jokic is resting, they need to be at least decent without Jokic. So, they need someone not addicted to play with Jokic.

[@WrongButtonWB]

Nuggets were never great with Jok, it's just that he is so good that it appears so (none of the starters can't create an open shot for himself, nor do they spread the defence, which proves the point that they aren't really a threat without Jok on the floor). All of his teammates are mid, when playing at their best and that's a shitty way to ruin the prime years of one of the greatest to ever play the game. They need depth, not some washed out, 35+ year old players to further add salt to the injury. Cam Johnson's of the world, Bogdan Bogdanovic and similar type of players is what we need.

[@guiwhiz]

Unless Denver gets a big upgrade defensively and on the glass it becomes really hard to argue that trading away MPJ makes them any 'better' as a team. Contracts and moneywise... I don't have enough details to judge whether there is something there that makes a trade for Zach Levine make any sense. None of the people mentioned really look like a big upgrade 'quality' wise as a player and certainly adding an unknown when MPJ has great chemistry with the current Nuggets roster and rotations.

[@Davian_James]

Disagree with Legs on the Cam Johnson deal for Denver. They would replace MPJ shooting and height with better defense. Plus, if they could get DFS or BB, that would give the Nuggets two more players they can play in the playoffs. I believe thats the best Denver could hope for if they trade MPJ.

[@Taxiclip]

I actually agree with Leggs.

[@stefanpoulin1593]

Panic time, hopefully they don't panic, and make horrible decisions. 15 games in, multiple injuries, team cohesiveness is coming along. Russell Westbrook isn't exactly an easy piece to fit in, he needs to play at a far different pace than he has throughout his career. MP for Levine? What a waste of time, keep MP, it's a horrible desperation move. This league is questionable right now. Half the teams probably wouldn't have a .500 winning record in the Euro- league. I believe the objective is to stop the other team from scoring? It's like watching dodge ball. 3 pointer, 3 pointer, another 3 pointer...It's quite boring. I can appreciate that many may enjoy that, I respect that, but leaning towards a horrible product.

[@roo1756]

What you on about? Do you watch the games? Russ has actually fit in better than anyone thought. He's doing everything. And making great defensive plays every game. Game winning defensive plays. The bench needs work and Jamal needs to find his rhythm which he seems to have done these past 2 games

[@TonyMagdalene]

the Euro league part of your comment is delulu

[@QuervoJones]

Hunter is my favorite of all the options.

[@maliminja]

If you trade for Levine and his 49 mil contract...and that thing doesn't work....well...😂

[@dillonbecker1967]

Dumb small contracts and get Micic from Charolette Hornets. Dude has chemistry with Jokic and has tanked his value because he is unmotivated not being on a contender

[@epidemicmagick]

I'd be happy with Saric, Nnaji and PJ Hall sent out for something like Valanciunas, Baldwin and Gill

[@taylorrose3314]

Agree with a lot of ppl. Trade to nets or hawks makes much more sense. B.I could carry the offense a bit when jokic is on the bench but I don’t like that fit either.

[@cowbaby]

Why would you trade an integral part of your family for any player who "might" help your team? I hope they don't change anything. Denver has great chemistry. There are teams around the league who try to trade for a good team. Clips, Nets, Bucks, 76ers, etc. The Nuggets were built over years with much patience. The bench, the 3's, the defense......I heard it all for years. And they proved people wrong again and again. I trust this organization, from the owners down to the players. They know what they are doing.

[@sammyslam1]

Extremely good take!!

[@rubaiyat300]

I suppose. The Bucks have won exactly as much as the Nuggets have. And I'm fairly confident had the Clips or Nets been lucky enough to draft a Jokic they also would have won. 76ers are fully cursed.

[@haljt681]

Malone en playoffs jugara con 8 jugadores maximo tiene el 3th guard con West, el SF con Strawther y necesitamos y PF/C con embergadura tipo Jabari Smith. Yo intentaria un paquete con Watson y Tyson mas segundas rondas.

[@yamchimovits9227]

A legitimate backup center would add way more than Ingram, Lavine, or a combination of Cam and DFS. Make it happen without breaking up the starting five.

[@dillonbecker1967]

I’ll say this like I have been all year. Their offense is only good with Jokic. Although they need defense they also need offensive creators when Jokic is benched or out for a game(s)!

[@deelak2329]

Deandre Hunter and Bogdanovic. You pull that trigger. For SURE!

[@doktarr]

Some of these moves might improve the Nuggets this year, only because the depth is so bad this year. But none of them actually make the team a title favorite. Fire Booth, stand part for this year, take your lumps. Trade Saric and Nnaji in the off season when they are both expiring and can actually get moved. Hope that Holmes pans out, and use the freed up cap room to sign another capable wing and big in the person. If Murray finally gets over the injuries that have been limiting him since February (still can't believe he played in the Olympics) then that team can win the 2026 title. 2025 title is gone. Chasing it won't amount to anything.

[@elvinhayes7120]

Denver would consign itself to an early round playoff exit for years if they make any trade involving their starters. I hope the Nugget players are ignoring this talk. Commentators need to have something to talk about, so they talk about fantasy trades. The Nuggets have won three straight, are the fifth seed, and have beaten many quality teams. They need to up their defensive consistency, which they can do. This trade talk is click-bait, and nothing more.

[@dumafuji]

This. What if talk is useless. It’s December. Let’s all chilllllll

[@theinvisibleman-e8v]

Love the Zach lavine trade.

[@NikoStark1]

This didn’t age well. Zach Lavine just TORCHED the defending Champs Boston Celtics! Amazing performance! That* is why you get Zach!

[@roo1756]

Steven Adams and Bogdan. 💯

[@Elo-him148]

Send mpj atl he and trae got crazy chemistry

[@johnhuston650]

Why don’t they play Zeke?

[@aquamarine56]

Do not trade MPJ!

[@Lakers0olll]

My thing is this, do y’all think Denver can win a championship with their current roster? If not, make one of those trades. Very simple!

[@Broadsacified]

idt they should be making any trades bruh. the only tradable asset they have is MPJ, and losing him to any of the possible trades out there would be disastrous.

[@ThePlaceToBe_RK]

MPJ disappeared in the finals against the Heat, and also against the Wolves last year. He is unreliable.

[@thebole123]

Denver destroyed Jokic prime when they singed Jamal on 200 mil contract...And kind killed 2 years of Jokic prime when Jamal didnt get traded and they instead waited for him to recover.. Zach would be great addition to replace Jamal not MPJ but they cant trade Jamal now this year..

[@Eastunder]

Stop talking

[@figll20]

This is all irrelevant if Murray gets back to bubble form.

[@justincryer6374]

They should go after clarkson and Kessler .

[@jimbodavis1944]

None of these trades look obvious to me.

[@TheZane03]

Well the nets one won’t happen considering it’s reported they want an expiring or young prospect and MPJ isn’t a young prospect or have assets like tjat

[@QuervoJones]

Hunter and another player is the only choice I like. Let’s get Hunter and nance. Or Hunter and okungwu

[@sammyslam1]

Nance Jr would be a nice pickup!

[@demetriusbrown1778]

Bro nobody they talking about is worth MPJ Head on he too young we need a lot for him

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

Calvin Booth might be swinging for his job right now and screw Joker prime. Why tf he sign Murray to 209mil is beyond me.

[@Macedon1972]

Don't touch starting five. Bring Jordan Clarkson and Valuncunas, trade Zeke, Tyson, Pickett, Aleksandar, Cancar

[@bradyoung1714]

honestly I would love to trade Porter Jr for Lauri Markkanen and move gordon to the 3

[@sammyslam1]

No need for a position switch, you just play Markkanen as a very long small forward. Leave AG at PF where he excels. The problem for Denver is they don't have the cache of 1st rd picks to get Markkanen, MPJ would not be enough to get the deal done. I like the idea of Markkanen though!

[@Jeremy_one]

Im sorry but MPJ is just an all around better player than lavine

[@Valleytrucker602]

Bring back Lindsey smith to PHNX!!

[@nytewrtr]

The Nuggets will regret trading MPJ. I wish they stop with the rumors already. What will be said when it doesn't work out? The they'll be laughing at the Nuggets saying how they got suckered. Sad fr.

[@rubaiyat300]

Other than delusional fan trades (not saying you) where other teams jump at the chance to give up young All-Stars to take all of your bad contracts, you gotta give up something good to get anything good. I'm fairly certain any trade of MPJ, will simply be a setup for trading Jamal. Ie a ball handler and offensive pivot. Then hopefully turn Jamal into a couple good roleplayers. End result is basically a swap of the 2 for 3 better and more consistent fits.

[@johnhuston650]

Don’t do it. Don’t listen to Nike on this one!

[@cameronmilhouse740]

I would trade murray for lavine if they didn’t sign that fuckin contract, the Nuggets wouldn’t be in this situation if they didn’t extend jamal, doesn’t matter what trade they make I dont think in a series that they could beat the thunder, mavs, suns, grizzlies or shit maybe even the T wolves bc defensively they struggle to

[@joelvicente8148]

2:35 MPJ has not been good in big moments, in the finals run, and other playoff runs, his numbers across the board have regressed, cause he's so 1-dimensional as a scorer. Zach Lavine would bring other elements to the offense, and lift the non-jokic minutes, which are crucial in the playoffs, considering how vast the drop-off is. Also, you may have to start Watson at SF and move Lavine to SG, to have the adequate length, which the concern would be if Watson can limit his defensive mistakes

[@cptjarhead708]

Why not time lord?

[@fentanyljones6956]

Tim don’t miss the mark much but ANY serviceable MPJ replacement PLUS a serviceable bench player in DFS is a comeup. We need competent bodies

[@dejandjukic7609]

Do not trade MPJ and Watson,no matter what, Brown, Zeke,Hunter and DJ for Bitadze and Cobe White?

[@ljutko7]

Sure in 5 years they gonna be just fine 🤡🤦🤣

[@PoorlyUtilized]

Coby isn’t getting traded

[@ljutko7]

Hunter Cam lavine any of them is improvement rn!!!!

[@brownhairydog6472]

Mpj for AD

[@OptimisticBullsFan]

LaVine is having a better season than Jamal Murray... Is someone going to tell them or nah? 😂

[@Jerm408502]

MPJ needs to go if he can't run the offense for 5-10 minutes a game. Jokic can't keep up this pace and no one is going to trade for Murray. He's the only other valuable player Denver has.

[@ljutko7]

Lol Minnesota beat us but hey lavine isn't better lol o lol. Trade something ASAP 🤣

[@gncblinksociety]

Jordan Clarkson and Valanciunas is better choice for the Nuggets.

[@Eastunder]

Okay, explain how denver gets both of them lol. You people just say words without actually putting any thought into them smfh

[@kellymatson6409]

Denver needs to find older bench player that is solid in shooting.