Will the Denver Nuggets make a Trade in NBA Free Agency?

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses at least 25 names the Denver Nuggets could add through a Trade or Free Agency. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the first priority, but what happens if he leaves? How can the Nuggets fill his starting shooting guard spot? Could they trade for a wing like Bogdan Bogdanovic or Kevin Huerter? What about signing a new backup point guard like Russell Westbrook or Chris Paul? Ryan goes through a variety of scenarios and makes some predictions.
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[@mydog337]

Can you imagine how happy Jokic would be if he got news we signed Bogy. I saw the video of them having a beer together at the Sombor racetrack a couple of days ago.

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

If Watson don't become Kawhai next year Nuggets are done

[@JoeJoe-lq6bd]

Honestly, I love MPJ but they should trade him to get out of the contract. He's overpaid for how inconsistent and limited he is. Not his fault but the back injury turned him into almost entirely just a shooter.

[@NonNBAchannel-ol1mb]

he has no trade value

[@joshuayoung8496]

same as with KCP can we trade them WHILE getting better? I don't think so, i hate Mikes contract but especially with his health there isnt a trade.

[@Serenity01871]

He is a good rebounder but beside only a catch and shoot who bricks many open shots. So he is a liabilty on defense and cant drive. He wasnt a starter in 2023 bruce was xlosing and also this year mpj was benched simply unplayable he has no midrange dribble game like kd

[@BoskoBanovic]

MPJ contract break DN back (P.S remember before second back injury he didnt tell FO and then sing 170 mill contract)its kind theft .. It will end up destroying Nikola carrier if he doesnt leave Denver. Until 2027 Jokic in reality will not win nothing especial if KCP leaves ..

[@JovicaMilutinovic]

MPJ for Bogi. Bogdanovic had a big fight with Snyder the Hawks coach. You have it on YT, it happened at the very end of the season against the Nets. Bogdanovic is not happy in Atlanta and he would be a great reinforcement for us. I think the highlight of MPJ's career, like Jamal, was the ring last year, and it will continue to fall. After KCP, Denver didn't have any trades, with Gordon and Brown that's 3 trades in 4 years. Other teams in the west are progressing more and more, next season there will be even more teams that will fight for the playoffs such as Houston, San Antonio, Grizzlies...If Denver doesn't trade MPJ for a better player - although according to most journalists, no one wants him because his salary, It turns out that the bigger poison pill is a contract MPJ. If the opportunity arises, he should be traded immediately, if Bogdanovic can't, then any other player who, besides shooting for 3 points, will know something else to do on the field.

[@Davian_James]

The problem is the new CBA. The Nuggets can't trade MPJ who makes less money than him, and you can't combine players to match his salary. It literally has to be a one for one swap. So Bogdan is out of the question since he only makes 17 mill. Trading MPJ is unrealistic, and it's not going to happen.

[@mydog337]

Will someone please pick up the phone, call Jokic and ask him who he wants to play with....starting with Josh. He will be a top ten player of all time.

[@Serenity01871]

Bogdan bogfanovic would be crazy

[@michaelfrancis1883]

Mikal Bridges from Bklyn..

[@markspiewak7485]

MPjr, Zeke and Strawther for Kuzma and Bagley Jr. Bags will be in the way in Washington once Sarr is drafted and Nuggets could use him. Plus hi contract expires next year. Kuzma plays hard every night. MPJr gets a change of scenery, Strawther has upside and fills a SF void, Zeke can grow elsewhere. Throw in a 2nd rd pic if needed or Pickett or something.

[@Serenity01871]

Imagine poole and mpj way worse than with kuzma only random 3s

[@joelvicente8148]

Jordan Clarkson not being a playoff player is crazy, would play the minutes Reggie did but better

[@gobit74]

Nice pod. Gimme Melton, Dunn, Goga and jettison Zeke, RJ (assumes KCP is gone which I agree that he gone). Let's go get it.

[@cokid5612]

I fully expect the Nuggets to be without KCP next season. It may be the only viable long term option they have. It inevitably could make the team better

[@Serenity01871]

Kcp wasnt in the defense team and was terrrible at offense this season mostly 6pts games who pays him 20 to 25 million wtf

[@cokid5612]

@@Serenity01871 You clearly don't know anything about basketball

[@SammyG6714]

No reason for the Nuggets to go cheap on KCP. KCP's defensive ability is irreplaceable. There is a path here still.

[@Serenity01871]

Ok philly has the money and the need and with harris mpj 2.0 gone they will pay him. So we play braun and mpj whoch arent good enoigh and with no bench agaon yay. Brown and kcp was so important so evem with jokic thats a plsd in spot with mirray not over 70 games. Trade mpj and fck all picks to save jokic or trade him if murray has a long injury please trade nikola he doesnt deserve it 2023 he carried with a record post season

[@joshuayoung8496]

fanbase will go crazy for chris paul or russell westbook, but man I agree with you..... floor general and playmaking off the bench, Denver's current bench is pure chaos with no structure at all, I would love either of those guys.

[@Serenity01871]

I mean trade simply everything u fcl have and dont waste jokics prime in a few years there is wemby etc so what does a 2028 or 2031 i dont know pick menas who still needs to develop. We have strawther and watson if he can have a 3 and offensive game and the rwst is shit

[@Serenity01871]

We have ro hope for strawther. If we resign kcp we go out against the wolves again fck no bench and whats with reggie and braun and watson especislly watson who didnt even play. All are fck doung on a win now team and with no 3point shot

[@Serenity01871]

I mean if mirray didnt stay healthy and can be better than kyrie or ant to become finally an all star and without kcp rhis team is lost in space only good and carried becaise jokic. Of xourse ag and murray arent bad and a good fit for jokic but if jokic had tatum brown white and holiday thats a dinasty

[@chirocket4791]

Had to trade picks to salary dump RJ.

[@HurricaneTBag]

Jokic window is closed. Sad stuff to see from a cowardly front office and ownership group.

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

KCP 20mil plus, bolllocks, let him walk, MPJ, Zeke and 1 firs for Deni and Corey

[@garrettareiss]

DFS would be a great get. A little on the big size but would be a great fit. I also like hurter alot. However I hope we try to add more guys instead of less. I think we would target two guys instead of one.

[@brankojovanovic1215]

If Jokic and Bogdan play well on Olympics, it will be hard for Buth to say no to Jokic if Jok wants him on the team

[@aleksandar8090]

I can't... half of this video is more then inaf!

[@brankojovanovic1215]

Trade MPJ, take Bogdan, and look for another defensive player on 3&d position. I am saying that for 6 month.

[@Serenity01871]

A royce o neal for 3 second rounder would be better than braun or watson who cant hit 3s we need 3point shooting damn

[@Nikola-yo6yf]

If we get bogi we need to trade mpj for defence

[@tomatden]

Why would any team trade for Zeke and Reggie?

[@kgr5862]

Nugs would have to attach draft picks

[@milanstupljanin4324]

mitzić

[@mydog337]

We should pay MPJ and Murray more money when their contracts come up. They are two lock down defenders that always play hard and give Jokic all the support he needs. Other teams would kill to acquire such talent.

[@Munnnn8]

😂

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

Hahaha bruh

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

Exectly, 😜, let's hope Joker take another leap and win alone

[@Serenity01871]

Its crazy that we are a top 10 dwfense with only kcp and ag cant afford to have players like mpj who stands in the corner but plays zero d and have a point guard without playmaking