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Denver Nuggets: 3 teams that could make an offer for Michael Porter Jr.

By Rowan Fisher-Shotton

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 20: Michael Porter Jr. #1 and Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA game at Footprint Center on October 20, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 110-98. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 20: Michael Porter Jr. #1 and Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA game at Footprint Center on October 20, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 110-98. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – APRIL 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – APRIL 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

TRADE DETAILS

  • Denver receives Donovan Mitchell
  • Utah receives Michael Porter Jr., 2026 First-Round Pick (DEN) & 2028 First-Round Pick (DEN)

Much like how Portland probably wouldn’t want to trade their franchise player to a division rival, the same argument could be made with the Utah Jazz and Donovan Mitchell. However, at least in this trade scenario, there are already rumours of the player wanting out and a history of the two teams doing business with one another. So, it’s not an entirely implausible scenario either.

Obviously, almost every single franchise in the NBA would love to have Mitchell in their backcourt. But the truth is that very few teams can offer a player as enticing as Michael Porter Jr. Teams like the Knicks, Spurs, Hawks, and Lakers have all been linked to the Jazz guard, but what can they offer Utah that Denver cannot?

The Nuggets have a potential superstar in the making in Porter Jr., as well as solid draft capital for the next few NBA seasons. If Denver really wants to make it interesting they could even throw in Monte Morris for good measure. Who’s going to be battling for minutes with Bones Hyland next season anyway, nevermind if you add Donovan Mitchell into the mix.

It might seem counterintuitive to pair up two score-first guards in a single NBA backcourt in Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray. But when you consider the fact that the Denver Nuggets already have the best passer in the league, Nikola Jokic. It might just be crazy enough to work.

It would immediately be the most deadly offensive trio in the NBA, and it wouldn’t even be close. So, if the rumours are true about Mitchell, then I expect the Denver Nuggets to pursue him at all costs.

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