Denver Nuggets Receive: Michael Porter Jr., Will Barton, 2024 First-Round Pick (DEN), 2026 First-Round Pick (DEN), 2028 First-Round Pick (DEN)
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Damian Lillard
We’ve already seen the damage that reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic can do with one attacking guard in Jamal Murray. Imagine the Denver Nuggets with Lillard sharing the backcourt with him.
After all, two score-first guards shouldn’t be an issue with Jokic. He is almost undeniably the best passing big man in NBA history. His presence as a point center allows the Nuggets to get creative with the rest of their roster construction.
Here, the organization pushes all-in for a title run. They’re certainly mortgaging off a fair chunk of their future. Michael Porter Jr. is a potential All-Star, and three first-round picks don’t come lightly.
For the Blazers, this deal with the Nuggets probably hinges on their perception of Porter Jr.’s future availability. Health concerns have plagued the young man to this point in his career.
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Still, he’s looked like one of the best shooters in the 6’10-and-over club in the entire league when healthy and in the Nuggets’ lineup.
If he can just get his body right, this is a great return for the Blazers.