Utah Jazz Receive: F Michael Porter Jr., 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – DEN), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – DEN), 2029 First-Round Pick (DEN)
Denver Nuggets Receive: G Donovan Mitchell
Let’s continue with the draft picks-as-money analogy. It helps to contextualize a lot of NBA transactions.
Sometimes, it’s said that a person is money-poor but asset-rich. Such a person may be a little short on cash, but that’s because they own the mansion and the yacht. They had the money, and then, they spent it on the stuff they wanted.
That’s where the Denver Nuggets are currently. They’ve got very little draft capital to offer in a potential deal. On the other hand, they’ve got one of the most talented young rosters in the NBA.
Of course, that starts with reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. With that said, guard Jamal Murray is approaching stardom himself.
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Finally, Michael Porter Jr. has deal with an unfortunate number of injuries, but he’s definitely flashed star potential himself.
Has he flashed enough for the Jazz to entertain this deal?