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How to navigate the Nuggets’ 2020 draft and free agency

ByQuenton S. Albertie|
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jerami Grant #9 of the Denver Nuggets and Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate their win with teammates against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jerami Grant #9 of the Denver Nuggets and Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate their win with teammates against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 18: Jaden McDaniels #0 of the Washington Huskies reacts in the second half against the Oregon Ducks during their game at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on January 18, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 18: Jaden McDaniels #0 of the Washington Huskies reacts in the second half against the Oregon Ducks during their game at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on January 18, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

The 2020 NBA Draft

As previously noted, the Nuggets can opt to replace Craig in the NBA Draft, where wing prospects like Elijah Hughes, Josh Green and Saddiq Bey could be available when their pick (22nd overall) comes up. With Will Barton showing the importance of having another playmaker on the wing available, Hughes may be their best choice due to his slashing ability.

However, if the Nuggets bring Craig back or replace him in free agency — both of which are possibilities, they could opt to bring in a combo forward to replace Millsap. If this happens, then a player like Jaden McDaniels could be their pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

McDaniels, a jack-of-all-trades whose biggest issue right now is consistency, would fit in perfectly with a Millsap-less frontcourt.

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