3 Bold Trade Ideas For Denver Nuggets After Elimination From Playoffs

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Utah Jazz Receive: F JaMychael Green, 2023 Second-Round Pick, 2025 Second-Round Pick
Denver Nuggets Receive: F Royce O’Neale

Admittedly, we may be stretching the definition of “bold” on this one.

Neither of the players involved here is a household name, but they’re both valuable contributors. With this deal, the Nuggets make a marginal upgrade by plugging O’Neale into Green’s role.

It’s a convenient trade for the Nuggets. O’Neale and Green are similar players. They’re both veteran 3-and-D wings. It just so happens that O’Neale is a little better.

In 2021-22, he shot 38.1% from deep compared to Green’s 36.6%. He also posted a Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM) of 2.0, compared to Green’s -0.4. He’s just a little better, but that could make a big difference for the Nuggets.

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This deal only happens if the Utah Jazz are hosting a firesale. After such a disappointing 2021-22 season, that feels like a likely outcome.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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