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Who would make the greatest Nuggets rival?

By Jordan Reid

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 15: Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reaches in on Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the third quarter February 15, 2017 at Pepsi Center. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 15: Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reaches in on Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the third quarter February 15, 2017 at Pepsi Center. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 18: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz runs up court during their game against the Denver Nuggets at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 18, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 18: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz runs up court during their game against the Denver Nuggets at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 18, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

4th Place: The Utah Jazz

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What do they have in common?

They were both drafted by the Nuggets and traded to Utah. Add that to the historic rivalries between these two teams and the geographic closeness, and this is certainly a rivalry candidate.

This could be a very interesting rivalry. Denver’s an offensive juggernaut and Utah is a defensive powerhouse. Denver has struggled against Utah in the past couple of seasons. And Denver has already dropped one game against them this year.

With Denver improving this year, this rivalry may come to life.

Although it doesn’t seem as likely as other teams in the division, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on.

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