Why The Denver Nuggets Do The Deal
Not much to see here. The Nuggets do this deal to replace Bruce Brown.
Is it a perfect replacement? No. Brown is a slightly more versatile player than O’Neale. He can run a little point, and he’s able to function as a roll man in pick-and-roll sets.
Still, O’Neale serves Brown’s primary functions. He’s a good shooter and a good defender. That’s why the Nuggets are landing him here.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets can spare Nnaji. This is a young player who wasn’t able to get on the floor for the Nuggets during the playoffs.
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Flipping him for a win-now veteran makes perfect sense. Realistically, the Nuggets don’t have to do much else.
