Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: F Michael Porter Jr.
Denver Nuggets Receive: G Luguentz Dort, No. 6 pick, No. 16 pick
Michael Porter Jr. looks like a blossoming star in the league. He has been able to stay on the floor consistently and develop as a player. Oklahoma City would be able to land Porter Jr. and put him next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to give them a duo to build around.
In return, Denver would land the No. 6 and No. 16 pick in the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft. Luguentz Dort would also be included in the deal. Denver would have a chance to replace Porter Jr. with some other prospects.
The idea for the Thunder would be to consolidate some of their draft assets in order to find a younger star to pair with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Oklahoma City would have their one-two punch to build around going forward.
There would be an intriguing tandem in the Nuggets’ backcourt with Jamal Murray being a dynamic shot creator and playmaker while Luguentz Dort is a defensive stopper.
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As it currently stands, the Nuggets have the No. 26 overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, which is their only draft choice in the first-round. Gaining two additional picks would open up plenty of additional opportunities to add talent.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Michael Porter Jr. would impact both the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
