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Report: Nuggets to convert Bol Bol’s contract to standard deal

By Quenton S. Albertie

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Bol Bol #10 of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the Denver Nuggets Media Day at Pepsi Center on September 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Bol Bol #10 of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the Denver Nuggets Media Day at Pepsi Center on September 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images) /
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Bol Bol can be a Swiss Army Knife for the Denver Nuggets.

According to the Denver Post’s Mike Singer, the Denver Nuggets will decline forward Keita Bates-Diop’s option for the 2020-21 season and replace his roster spot with forward-center Bol Bol, whose contract they plan on converting to a standard deal from a Two-Way.

Bol, a fluid athlete at 7’2,” is incredibly skilled for size.

Not only is he capable of altering shots and finishing with ease due to his length but he can handle the ball in the open floor, stretch the floor out to 3-point range and make some truly special passes.

He has a thin frame, which limits his ability to play through contact on both ends. However, his performance in the NBA bubble was promising, as he can be a mismatch for opposing teams on a nightly basis.

Sure, he may not be part of the rotation next season. Still, if a frontcourt player goes down, he might be able to fill any of their roles.

On the other hand, while Bates-Diop can be a valuable defender and floor-spacing four, he was unlikely to get much — if any — playing time in Denver.

Releasing Bates-Diop may have been a classy move by the Nuggets, giving him the chance to play for an organization where he had a better chance of getting on the court. It also allows them to remove a player who could be disgruntled with their role and negatively affect the chemistry.

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The Nuggets now have one open spot on the 15-man roster and can sign one more player to a Two-Way contract.

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