Denver Nuggets: The Wilson Chandler Trades Part II- The West
By Tim Hart
San Antonio Spurs
ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine Results: Spurs Unaffected, Nuggets +1 Wins
Lets be honest, the Spurs are not going to trade Aldridge. He is the perfect sort of fundamentally sound PF that they want to keep around for good. Still, the trade machine suggests a compatibility.
Why the Spurs would do it:
They wouldn’t. The apparent compatibility must come from the fact that two players would come San Antonio’s way. Both Chadler and Faried are useful and athletic forwards. But given the high standards of the Spurs organization, their acquisition seems unlikely.
This applies much more to Kenneth Faried than Wilson Chandler, as his weak shooting abilities, particularly with free-throws, makes him likely undesirable to the Spurs.
Still, with the addition of both Nuggets forwards, it makes sense that the Trade Machine projects an unaffected change.
Why the Nuggets would do it:
The Nuggets would take this deal in a heartbeat! They would have Aldridge as their starting PF, only at the sacrifice of two relatively expendable players. What is not to love?!
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