Why The Denver Nuggets Do The Deal
Well, there’s one obvious benefit for the Nuggets in this trade. They’d no longer be reliant on Porter Jr. to stay healthy. Still, that alone shouldn’t entice them to make this deal.
Luckily, that’s not the only incentive. The Nuggets are parting with the most talented player here, but they’re getting back tremendous depth. This trade could easily make them a better team in 2022-23.
Brooks is an archetypical 3-and-D wing. He’d bring an element of toughness to this squad. Moreover, Denver wouldn’t need him to create his own shots regularly, but that’s something he can do when called upon.
Meanwhile, Clarke is a combo big who can defend every frontcourt position. In all likelihood, he’d be Jokic’s primary backup, but the two could also share line-ups. He’d be a strong lob threat for Jokic, and his poor spacing would be offset by Jokic’s ability to knock down the triple.
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Finally, Tyus Jones is one of the best backup point guards in the NBA. His quality decision-making and floor spacing should complement any contending team. All things considered, the Nuggets would have to consider parting with Porter Jr for this package: it brings them three reliable players.
