March 30, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) goes to the basket and dunks the ball as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo (0) during the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE

When the Denver Nuggets acquired JaVale McGee in a trade that sent veteran big man Nene to Washington it was a chance for the Nuggets to give the 7-foot center a trial period before they decide to offer him a long-term contract this summer.

McGee has a lot of attributes that make him an ideal keeper. He just turned 24, has a 7-6 wingspan and is one of the most athletic big man in the NBA. That alone is a big reason for the young big man to get a multi-year deal. In the right state of mind, McGee is an imposing force on the defensive side of the ball and in his short time in Denver it is apparent that he has an ability to be a game-changer on defense. He is second in the NBA in blocked shots, averaging 2.38 blocks a contest and during his seven games with the Nuggets he has blocked 19 shots. (more…)

Nene is a hot commodity, but can he do better than the Nuggets?

Since the season ended nearly two months ago, one of the most heated debates among Denver Nuggets fans has been what to do with the Nene; the team’s often criticized but non-expendable big man. (more…)