Why The Denver Nuggets Do The Deal
This wouldn’t be an easy decision for the Nuggets to make. With that said, offering Porter Jr. his rookie extension may not have been either.
That’s not a knock on Porter Jr.’s talent. He’s outstanding. Unfortunately, those injuries have been a problem, and nobody can say if they’ll ever go away.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets have Porter Jr. locked up for four more seasons after 2022-23. This deal gets them off of that commitment. Of course, they shouldn’t give Porter Jr. away, either.
With this deal, they wouldn’t be. Derrick Rose is a nice guard to add to this team’s rotation.
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Still, the big prize here is an unprotected pick in what’s supposed to be a historic draft. If the Knicks falter, this could look like a huge victory for the Nuggets in due time.
Should the Knicks risk handing them a lottery pick?