Nuggets Land Heat’s Jimmy Butler In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Denver Nuggets Do The Deal 

If the Nuggets reach their ceiling this year, they won’t be interested in doing this deal. After all, their ceiling would be an NBA championship. 

Let’s say they don’t get there. Suppose the Nuggets win a playoff series, and lose in the second round. This team may decide that their current core, as well constructed as it is, isn’t title-worthy. 

In that event, they may want to go all-in on a win-now trade. Butler may be aging, but he’s still a generally more impactful player than Murray. He’s especially stronger on the defensive end – given Jokic’s limitations in that area, that’s key here. 

The Nuggets will miss Murray. At the same time, they can likely replace him with a low-usage point guard easily enough.

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As long as that player spaces the floor, adding Butler should outweigh the benefits of losing him. 

With that in mind – why would the Heat do this deal? 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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