Denver Nuggets Receive: G Damian Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Jamal Murray, F Zeke Nnaji, G Nah’Shon ‘Bones’ Hyland, Future First-Round Pick

Damian Lillard may have ’10 toes in Rip City’ right now, but the Portland Trail Blazers do not appear equipped to achieve much for success this season, or beyond.

If the Trial Blazers underachieve again, will Lillard think twice about wanting to stay long-term?

There has been no shortage of public comments from Lillard expressing his desire to remain in Portland. In this NBA trade scenario, the idea would be that he opts not to do so at some point.

The Denver Nuggets may not have the most draft assets to offer or another superstar talent to throw into a trade, but regardless, there are some options at their disposal.

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It would not be Michael Porter Jr. who would be on the move in this NBA trade scenario. Instead, it would be Jamal Murray, who is recovering from a torn ACL.

How does this trade impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Nuggets.