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5 players who may have played their last season with Nuggets

By Quenton S. Albertie

Sep 24, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) celebrates with forward Mason Plumlee (7) during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) celebrates with forward Mason Plumlee (7) during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 1, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Jerami Grant #9 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a basket against Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 01, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Jerami Grant #9 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a basket against Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 01, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports /

Jerami Grant

On the other side of the coin, Jerami Grant is the Nuggets’ free agent who’s the most likely to receive a lucrative contract and substantial interest from various teams. He already fits the physical archetype that’s en vogue with forwards now, with the length to cover multiple frontcourt players and the athleticism to step out on the perimeter.

Factor in his ability as a three-level scorer, to slow down the league’s top wings and his youth, and Grant should be in line for a serious pay raise.

The teams that can pay him the most this offseason (cap space parenthesized) are: the Atlanta Hawks ($43.2 million), New York Knicks ($41.5 million), Detroit Pistons ($28,5 million), Charlotte Hornets ($22.5 million), Miami Heat ($20.9 million) and the Phoenix Suns ($18.9 million). Of these teams, the Heat, Knicks and Pistons make the most sense when assessing team need and Grant’s opportunity to make an impact there.

In the case of Miami, the 26-year-old Grant could be enticed by their gritty culture, tropical paradise and championship-level roster. After playing college ball at Syracuse, Grant could find a move back to New York and to chance to help the franchise return to a respectable level to be tempting as well.

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