Top 10 Mid-Round Draft Options For The Nuggets

Feb 27, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) drives for the basket during the first half against the Villanova Wildcats at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) drives for the basket during the first half against the Villanova Wildcats at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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NBA DRAFT

A few days ago, we discussed the very real possibility of the Nuggets that they trade either pick, or both… but what players could be their top targets if Denver holds onto #15 and #19?

Denver is one of the few teams that in the NBA that doesn’t have a glaring weakness at a certain position… they aren’t exactly overwhelmingly strong at any position either.  The center position has perhaps the least need for improvement, with a strong rotation of Nikola Jokic and Jusuf Nurkic.

Already well-rounded and relatively deep, Denver should target the guard and forward prospects that they believe have the greatest potential for success in the pros.

The Nuggets also have the seventh pick of the 2016 NBA Draft, so depending on what they do with this pick, will of course determine who they select later in the first round.  Regardless of how Nuggets play their cards, here are the most likely prospects to be selected by Denver at the 15th or 19th overall selection:

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