That’s right people the Denver Nuggets at least for right now have a first round pick in the NBA Draft.

Of course that could change over the next month. But until than, the Nuggets have the 22nd pick in what could be considered one of the worst drafts in recent history. Some of the better freshman, Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes and Perry and Terrence Jones (no relation), have each dropped out due to the imposing NBA lockout. So the talent pole remains very slim.

And due to the dearth amount of talent in the draft the Nuggets likely won’t find a player that would contribute anytime soon and the only need they really could fill through the draft is a third point guard. But for a pick so late, their best option is to draft the best available talent or trade the pick for a better talent, and here are a few players the Nuggets may consider:

• TOBIAS HARRIS, 6-8 223, Tennessee, Forward, 18 years old (19 in July), Freshman
  NBA Comparison: Kris Humphries, Ryan Gomes, Shane Battier, Glen Rice (don’t ask me, ask NBADraft.net)
  Harris is slated to go to the Nuggets in both Chad Ford’s Mock Draft and NBADraft.net’s Mock Draft, but considering his age and basketball IQ he is undoubtedly rising in the draft and there are rumors that he will soon be a lottery lock. Harris’s game is slightly underrated, he has great size, an adequate scorer and has potential to be a top of the line defender at the next level.
  He is similar to Atlanta Hawks’ Josh Smith, only less athletic but with a better basketball IQ. Offensively, he is a better player than Smith. He can bring the ball up the court and is good driving to the basket. With his length he can be a mismatch at either forward position. The only downside is he is a below average shooter (not as bad as Smith), but he does have an awkward release and doesn’t have a lot of lift (if at all) on his jump shot. Defensively, he will be valuable due to size and versatility. Harris could be a starter in the League, but not next season. (more…)

It wouldn’t make much sense for the Warriors to make a trade of that magnitude, but Curry would be the best asset made available to the Nuggets. Curry, who is a deadly shooter, is averaging 17.9 points and six assists a game while shooting .459 from the field, .417 from behind the arc and .922 from the charity stripe – and according to Lacob isn’t playing up to standards set for him from last year.

One issue the Warriors have is the lack of size in the backcourt with both Ellis and Curry being listed at 6-foot-3, and if the Nuggets do land Curry they may also have the same problem especially if they trade Chauncey Billups and start Ty Lawson, who is listed at 6-0.

While it isn’t very likely, it is very intriguing idea, and for any trade to work it would probably have to include Billups and the Nuggets may also be able to add Al Harrington in the trade.