When NBA teams are gauging their position in the league, they ask themselves one question: “How close are we to winning a championship?”
Some teams have fantastic odds. Others may not, but they can imagine themselves winning it all if they squint.
Finally, some teams are forced to realize that no matter what happens, they won’t be hoisting the trophy at the end of the year.
The Denver Nuggets may not be among the league’s very favorites, but they should see themselves as a group with a real shot at winning it all.
By contrast, the Toronto Raptors aren’t in that conversation this season.
Could the two sides come together for a trade?
