The 2019 draft day Denver Nuggets-Chicago Bulls trade waiting to happen

DENVER, CO - MAY 21: Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly speaks to the media on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - MAY 21: Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly speaks to the media on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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The Denver Nuggets, despite lacking any draft picks, can snag a quality 2nd round talent by targeting teams looking to trade out of the draft, and the Chicago Bulls fit the mold.

There is sure to be a lot of movement during the 2019 NBA Draft, due to both the vast amount of quality free agents available and the lack of depth in the class. The Denver Nuggets, despite lacking any draft picks, can snag a quality rookie talent by targeting teams looking to trade out of the draft. Acquiring a first round selection would be ideal, but the more realistic scenario is that the Nuggets pick up a quality second round pick.

There is a certain NBA team (hello Chicago Bulls) that likes cash considerations the way Nikola Jokic used to like Coca-Cola, and there is an obvious trade that is a clear win-win for both sides.

The trade: