3 Denver Nuggets trades to fill void left by Vlatko Cancar Injury

2. Denver Nuggets offload pair of picks for the promising Cam Thomas

Another avenue the Denver Nuggets could take to replace the injured Vlatko Cancar could be the hone-in on Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas. Thomas had himself a few moments during the 2022-23 season. The 21-year-old ripped off three straight 40+-point games for the Nets back in February.

If the Nuggets were to convince the Nets to give up the exciting guard, the price could look something like a pair of second-round picks — or perhaps even a first.

Would Brooklyn actually do this? It is tough to say, but if they’re not interested in keeping the young guard around, then they could get a few extra picks in return.

Thomas would be a great addition for the Nuggets’ bench. In 57 appearances for the Nets last season, he was good for 10.6 points per game on 44.1% from the floor and 38.3% from distance. Plus, the former LSU Tiger wouldn’t just be a rental for Denver, they’d have him under contract for this season and the next.

At just 6-foot 4-inches tall, he’d be giving up a few inches to the taller Cancar, but the scoring punch he’d provide could make the size discrepency worth it.