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Denver Nuggets: Top 3 Most Alluring Trade Options

By Nathan Beighle

Feb 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Suns won 110-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Suns won 110-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Goran Dragic- 6’3″- 190 lbs- Point Guard- Miami Heat

While not the star that John Wall is, Goran Dragic would be a cheaper and much needed piece for the Denver Nuggets. This is my proposed trade for the Dragon.

The Miami Heat, who lost legend Dwyane Wade in the summer, have start the 2016-2017 season off to a dismal 2-7 start. While the Dragon, Goran Dragic, is a key part of their team, the Heat’s future is already there in Justice Winslow, Hassan Whiteside, and Josh Richardson.

With that said, the Heat could use a power constant small forward that could help the Heat space the floor and allow more space for Whiteside to operate. This is almost like the situation in Atlanta. Is Miami ready to hand the keys of the entire offense to youngster Tyler Johnson? If so, this could be a good trade for them, and they could even search for gold with two second round picks.

For Denver, it is all about consistency. Dragic has averaged over 14 points per game in his last four season while also contributing +5 assists per game in 5 of his last 6 seasons. With a solid assists-to-turnover ratio, the Denver Nuggets might want to explore this trade option.

As far as the Nuggets depth chart, Mudiay would be able to go to the bench and hopefully have the stardom pressure taken off of him. Barton would slide to the backup small forward, and with Barton there, the Nuggets could continue to play their useful small ball lineup. With Barton transitioning, it would give much more time for Murray, who has been playing great ball recently, to develop more.

Chandler stock is at an all-time high, so trading him might be an interest of Denver. This seems to be a good trade for both sides, and the Dragon would be welcome in the Mile High City.

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