<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-vs-suns-prediction-odds-pick-12-25-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets vs. Suns prediction, odds, pick – 12/25/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nuggets-vs.-Suns-prediction-odds-pick-for-NBA-Christmas-2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets vs. Suns prediction, odds, pick – 12/25/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-24T10:01:32-08:00">December 24th, 10:01am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-24T10:01:32-08:00">December 24th, 10:01am</time><address><a>Cameron Zunkel</a>Cameron Zunkel is a former college athlete for the University of Illinois, Springfield. During that time, he earned his masters degree in Communication. After graduating in 2022, Cameron signed to play independent professional baseball with the Joliet Slammers, but his time was cut short due to injury. Nonetheless, his love for baseball and all sports never faded.Cameron loves the sports media and sports journalism side of things and does some light writing for a Chicago Cubs blog, as well. To go along with that, he loves sports betting and fantasy sports. He also loves digging on the research and creating content for both sports betting and fantasy sports!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Christmas day! Check out our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> as we hand out a Nuggets-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Nuggets-Suns <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Nuggets-Suns Odds</b></h2><p>Denver Nuggets: -3 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -148</p><p>Phoenix Suns: +3 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +126</p><p>Over: 233.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 233.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Nuggets vs. Suns</b></h2><p>Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30 PM PT</p><p>TV: ABC, ESPN</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Nuggets Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-kevin-durant-mike-budenholzer-slap-phoenix-with-harsh-reality-after-nuggets-loss">Nuggets were able to easily beat the Suns</a> Monday night. In the 27-point win, the Nuggets allowed only 90 points. The Suns were held to under 40 percent shooting from the field, and shot only 15 free throws. Denver was excelled on defense, and they should be able to do it again. In fact, the Nuggets have allowed less than 115 points 11 times this season. They are 7-4 in those games. If the Nuggets can have another solid game on defense, they will have a great chance to cover the spread.</p><p>In that same win, the Nuggets put up 117 points. That is their 21st time scoring over 115 points this season, and they are now 16-5 in those games. In their win Monday night, the Nuggets shot 51.1 percent from the field, 39.0 percent from three-point range, and they made eight of their 11 free throws. Denver also registered 35 assists in the game. The Nuggets win games when they score over 115 points. In fact, all of their wins have come when scoring that many points. If Denver can have another good game against the Suns, they will win this game.</p><p>Nikola Jokic is the key player here. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-receives-57-percent-first-place-votes-espn-mvp-straw-poll">Jokic is a favorite to win the MVP</a> award, and it is for good reason. He is averaging 30.9 points per game, 12.5 rebounds, and 9.7 assists. Those numbers rank second, fourth, and third in the NBA. With that, Jokic is shooting 56.8 percent from the field, which is 11th-best in the NBA. With Jokic on the floor, the Nuggets are going to have a chance to win any game against any team.</p><h2><b>Why the Suns Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Suns have to get back on track Wednesday night. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each had 23 points in the loss against the Nuggets Monday night. That means they put up more than half of the team’s points. The one player missing was Devin Booker. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-devin-booker-ruled-out-pacers-game-concerning-injury">Booker is questionable to play</a> Christmas day due to an injury suffered last week. The Suns are 0-2 when Booker is out. He averages 25.1 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Keep an eye on Booker’s injury status for Wednesday night.</p><p>Phoenix usually does a good job on offense. I would not expect them to have another game of scoring less than 100 points. In fact, the Suns have scored under 100 points just three total times on the year including Monday. They have scored less than 110 points only seven times. Their lack of scoring is a rare occurrence, so they should be able to play a lot better on Christmas. If the Suns can score over 110 points, they will have a great chance to cover the spread.</p><h2><b>Final Nuggets-Suns Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>This should be a much better game than Monday night. Keep an eye on Booker’s injury status, though. If he is out, the Suns will not play as well. With that said, I will take the Nuggets to win this game.</p><p><b>Final Nuggets-Suns Prediction &amp; Pick: Nuggets ML (-148)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets vs. Suns prediction, odds, pick – 12/25/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-sticking-points-in-nuggets-bulls-zach-lavine-trade-talks');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Sticking points in Nuggets-Bulls Zach LaVine trade talks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-rumors-Sticking-points-in-Nuggets-Bulls-Zach-LaVine-trade-talks.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Sticking points in Nuggets-Bulls Zach LaVine trade talks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T07:47:39-08:00">December 23rd, 7:47am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T13:48:31-08:00">December 23rd, 1:48pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-trade-proposal-lands-zach-lavine-3-team-deal-bulls">Nuggets are trying to make improvements</a> to their team, and one name that continues to come up is Zach LaVine. Even though the Nuggets may want LaVine, there’s something that’s keeping the Chicago Bulls from <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/sunday-best-all-my-latest-nba-trade?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=153497921&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">making the trade</a>, according to Marc Stein.</p><p>“One potential trade iteration to surface as part of Denver’s confirmed interest in Chicago’s Zach LaVine is a swap that would bring LaVine and Torrey Craig to the Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. and Zeke Nnaji,” Stein wrote. “Yet the Bulls, league sources say, have balked at Nnaji’s inclusion in such a trade. This is Year 1 of a four-year, $32 million contract for Nnaji that, while descending in value annually, runs through 2027-28.</p><p>“Denver has also weighed whether it is wiser to trade Porter for two players if the Nuggets indeed decided between now and the Feb. 6 trade deadline that they are prepared to part with an organizational favorite.”</p><p>Porter has been a big part of the Nuggets’ success, as he’s a plus shooter and rebounder. If <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bulls-news-zach-lavine-fit-with-nuggets-eye-opening-take-amid-trade-rumors">they trade Porter for LaVine</a>, they’ll miss some of his skills, but they’ll get in return someone who can create his own shot, similar to Jamal Murray.</p><h2>Nuggets want to improve their roster</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zach-LaVine_c7e252.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>At 15-11 and fifth in the Western Conference, the Nuggets believe that they can improve their roster to be better this season. After the turnaround of their roster the past two years, they’re looking to make a big splash, but it’s uncertain if they’ll actually do something.</p><p>The Nuggets still have Nikola Jokic, one of the best players in the world who can do everything on the court. Jamal Murray has struggled throughout the season, but when he gets into a rhythm, it’s hard to stop him offensively. The bench is the one area that the Nuggets should look to improve, but that’s probably where a trade comes into place.</p><p>Right now, it seems like the Nuggets want to improve their starting lineup, and Zach LaVine is one of the players that they want. With what the Nuggets like to do on offense, it’s hard to see how LaVine would fit in unless he’s going to play the Michael Porter Jr. role, but in that case, you may as well keep him. The team may be better just trying to improve the bench, but it’ll be interesting to see which players may be available around the league to help them in that department.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Sticking points in Nuggets-Bulls Zach LaVine trade talks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/suns-vs-nuggets-predictions-odds-pick-12-23-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Suns vs. Nuggets predictions, odds, pick – 12/23/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8143625e-c0dc-11ef-b277-9ae62b34de3b.jpg"></figure><h1>Suns vs. Nuggets predictions, odds, pick – 12/23/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T07:10:53-08:00">December 23rd, 7:10am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T12:00:43-08:00">December 23rd, 12:00pm</time><address><a>Cameron Zunkel</a>Cameron Zunkel is a former college athlete for the University of Illinois, Springfield. During that time, he earned his masters degree in Communication. After graduating in 2022, Cameron signed to play independent professional baseball with the Joliet Slammers, but his time was cut short due to injury. Nonetheless, his love for baseball and all sports never faded.Cameron loves the sports media and sports journalism side of things and does some light writing for a Chicago Cubs blog, as well. To go along with that, he loves sports betting and fantasy sports. He also loves digging on the research and creating content for both sports betting and fantasy sports!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Phoenix Suns head to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Suns-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Suns-Nuggets <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Suns-Nuggets Odds</b></h2><p>Phoenix Suns: +4.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +158</p><p>Denver Nuggets: -4.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -188</p><p>Over: 230.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 230.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Suns vs. Nuggets </b></h2><p>Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT</p><p>TV: Altitude Sports, AZ Family Sports Network</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Suns Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-devin-booker-sidelined-with-injury-vs-pistons">Suns are on a bit of a rough stretch right now</a>, but they have a chance to turn it around Monday night. This is because the Nuggets are struggling on the defensive end of the court. They are allowing 117.3 points per game this season and 118.5 points in their last 10 games. The Nuggets allow opponents to shoot the second-most shots in the NBA, as well. Denver plays at a fast pace, and it gets them in trouble from time to time. If the Suns can take advantage of that, they will put up the points needed to win.</p><p>The Suns have one of the best <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-fans-lose-it-kevin-durant-scores-43-loss-to-detroit">pure scorers in the NBA in Kevin Durant</a>. Durant can put up points with ease if the opponent is not careful. He is coming off a 43-point performance, and he averages 27.4 points per game. More impressively, Durant shoots 52.9 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from beyond the arc. Phoenix is going to need Durant to be at his best Monday night. If he can score at or above his season average, the Suns will have a chance to put up a lot of points against the Nuggets.</p><h2><b>Why the Nuggets Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Denver, as mentioned, is struggling on defense. However, they can do some damage on offense. On the season, the Nuggets average the third-most points per game, second-highest field goal percentage, fifth-highest three-point percentage, the most free throws attempted, and the most assists. The Nuggets move the ball, and they put up smart shots. They are coming off a 132-point game Sunday night and should be able to carry that to Monday. If the Nuggets can continue to score, they will be able to win this game.</p><p>Luckily, the Suns are not great defensively, either. Phoenix just allowed 133 points to the Detroit Pistons, and they allow 115.1 per game. When the Suns allow more than 115 points in a game, they are just 3-10. With that, the Suns have allowed their opponents to shoot 47.2 percent from the field, and their opponents have the fifth-best three-point percentage in the NBA against them. If the Nuggets can find a way to get over 115 points, they are going to have a fantastic chance to win on their second night of a back-to-back.</p><h2><b>Final Suns-Nuggets Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>These are two teams that can easily make some noise later in the season when playoff seedings are starting to take shape. It is still December, so it is a little early to think about that, but it should be a good game. With both teams having their stars healthy, this is a game in which the Nuggets seem to have the edge. I do think it will be close, though. I will take the Suns to cover the spread Monday night.</p><p><b>Final Suns-Nuggets Prediction &amp; Pick: Suns +4.5 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Suns vs. Nuggets predictions, odds, pick – 12/23/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-receives-57-percent-first-place-votes-espn-mvp-straw-poll');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic receives 57% of first place votes in ESPN MVP Straw Poll');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nuggets-news-Nikola-Jokic-receives-57-of-first-place-votes-in-ESPN-MVP-Straw-Poll.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic receives 57% of first place votes in ESPN MVP Straw Poll</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T08:50:59-08:00">December 20th, 8:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T08:50:59-08:00">December 20th, 8:50am</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Yes, it’s still early in the 2024-25 NBA season, but apparently not too early to begin <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-mvp-mondays-24-25-luka-doncic-rejoins-top-5-nikola-jokic-insane-numbers">talking about the MVP race</a>, and with that conversation starting, it’s worth noting that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is on the precipice of history. With an MVP win this season, Jokic would become the sixth player ever to win four or more MVP awards, and just the third to win four in a five year span, joining Bill Russell and LeBron James in that illustrious category.</p><p>And from the sounds of it, that’s the direction that we’re heading in.</p><p>On a recent episode of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1334&amp;v=sahzLMR-E6U&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener">The Hoop Collective Podcast</a>, Tim Bontemps stated that Jokic led all players in ESPN’s first NBA MVP Straw Poll of the year with 57 1st-place votes. He appeared on all 100 ballots that were cast and has been a top-two vote getter in the last seven MVP Straw Polls.</p><p>It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that the Nuggets’ star center is considered the MVP front-runner. Right now, Jokic ranks 2nd in points per game (31.0), 3rd in rebounds (13.0), and 2nd in assists (9.8). The only player in NBA history to finish in the top five in points, rebounds and assists per game in the same season was Wilt Chamberlain, who did it in back to back years in 1967 and 1968.</p><p>The standard numbers alone paint a picture where <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-george-karl-fires-off-bold-nikola-jokic-michael-jordan-take">The Joker is clearly one of the most impactful players in the NBA</a>, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find that he’s truly in rarefied air.</p><p>Jokic is shooting 56 percent from the field, 50 percent from three-point range and 80 percent from the free throw line. If that holds, he’d be the only player <i>ever </i>to average at least 15 points per game with at least 55-50-80 shooting splits. Jokic also leads the league in Vorps and Shmorps — shout-out to the GOAT Zach Lowe — and PER with a 31.9, which is the fifth-highest mark in league history.</p><p>But perhaps most importantly, the eye test leaves no doubt that Nikola Jokic is the best basketball player alive who controls more of the game on any given night than anyone else in the league</p><h2><b>Can Nikola Jokic hold off the rest of the field in the race for the MVP? </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nikola-Jokic-contests-a-Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander-jump-shot.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Per Bontemps, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was second in the initial Straw Poll after a 2023-24 season in which he finished 2nd in the MVP vote behind Jokic. SGA’s numbers are right on par with where he was at last year — 30 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists per game — and he’s the go-to-guy on the team with the 2nd-best record in the NBA, which is generally enough to land you in the MVP conversation.</p><p>Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was 3rd in the Straw Poll, likely in large part due to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bucks-news-giannis-antetokounmpo-makes-promise-nba-cup">dominant run through the NBA Cup</a>. Giannis is averaging a career-high and league-best 32.7 points per game for a Bucks squad that is playing their best basketball <i>right now</i>.</p><p>Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic round out the top five less than six months after squaring off in the 2024 NBA Finals.</p><p>In total, fourteen players received a top five vote — Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Tatum, Luka, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, Jalen Brunson, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic receives 57% of first place votes in ESPN MVP Straw Poll

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/3-top-nuggets-trade-targets-2024-25-season');   ga('set', 'title', '3 top Nuggets trade targets in 2024-25 season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03-top-Nuggets-trade-targets-in-2024-25-season-0.jpg"></figure><h1>3 top Nuggets trade targets in 2024-25 season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T06:36:43-08:00">December 20th, 6:36am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T06:36:43-08:00">December 20th, 6:36am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Nikola Jokic is having another stellar season, making a case for his fourth MVP award. However, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/blazers-news-anfernee-simons-stuns-nikola-jokic-nuggets-with-epic-game-winner">Denver Nuggets</a> are just 14-11, which is good for the sixth seed in the Western Conference. By now, the team has probably realized that the reigning MVP needs more help alongside him, especially with Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook struggling to find any sort of consistency. Luckily, the Nuggets still have a chance to make some upgrades to their roster.</p><p>With trade season upon us, the Nuggets will have plenty of options to choose from on the trade market. So with that being said, let’s take a look at three trade targets Denver should pursue in an effort to bolster their roster.</p><h2><b>Zach LaVine</b></h2><p>For quite some time now, the Chicago Bulls have been trying to unload <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-trade-proposal-lands-zach-lavine-3-team-deal-bulls">Zach LaVine</a> in order to kick start their rebuilding process. While the Bulls are struggling to find a trade partner, the Nuggets could become an intriguing choice. Aside from Jokic, nobody on Denver’s roster has turned heads this year, which means the addition of an All-Star caliber player like LaVine would reduce the burden on the three-time MVP.</p><p>Adding LaVine to the fold would be a tremendous help for Denver. His shot creation would bolster the team offensively, which has been the missing piece to the Nuggets’ offense as of late. LaVine’s trade value isn’t all that hot right now, but he might be the missing piece the Nuggets need in order to help Jokic win more games. On the year, LaVine is putting up some strong numbers, as he’s averaging 22.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game on 50.5% shooting from the field</p><p>However, acquiring LaVine wouldn’t be easy for Denver. One of the biggest reasons the Bulls have struggled to move LaVine is his contract. Back in 2022, LaVine signed a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/transactions/_/id/15365/zach-lavine" rel="noopener">five-year, $215 million deal</a> that has him earning $43 million this season, which would make matching salaries difficult. This could be done by building a package around Michael Porter Jr. ($35.8 million) and Zeke Nnaji ($8.8 million), but the Nuggets have been hesitant about giving up Porter, as he was an important piece during their 2023 championship run.</p><h2><b>Jordan Clarkson</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jazz-guard-Jordan-Clarkson.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With the Utah Jazz also hitting the rebuild button, the organization has been trying to find a trade partner for former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson since last season. Given that the Nuggets are currently pleading for offensive firepower outside of Jokic, the addition of a true scorer like Clarkson would be just what the doctor ordered.</p><p>Clarkson has never shied away from taking over offensively, which would come in handy when the Nuggets’ scorers go cold. Furthermore, whether it’s running a play or attacking opposing defenses in isolation sets, Clarkson consistently puts points on the board. As a bonus, Clarkson also has plenty of experience facilitating the offense, which we saw during his time as a starter for Utah.</p><p>With the Nuggets’ bench lacking in reliable personnel, a proven sixth man like the Jazz star easily fits the bill. Clarkson is currently averaging 15.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 40.3% from the field.</p><p>To make matters more interesting, unlike LaVine, Clarkson’s salary isn’t as big. At $14 million, the Nuggets wouldn’t really have to give up any of their main weapons to bring him to town. However, expect Utah to ask for their young up-and-coming players in return, as guys like Christian Braun and the aforementioned Nnaji could be of particular interest for them.</p><h2><b>Brandon Ingram</b></h2><p>Another trade target the Nuggets could look at to boost their offense is Brandon Ingram. Ingram has shown that he can be a reliable scorer, having been one of the pillars for the New Orleans Pelicans. He is scoring 22.2 points to go along with 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Those numbers could take a leap forward too if the All-Star forward were to be paired with an elite playmaker like Jokic.</p><p>Ingram’s availability in the trade market stems from him turning down an extension with the Pelicans. Unsatisfied with the amount of money dangled by New Orleans, the organization has been looking for a trade partner to move the former second overall pick. Unfortunately, the team has struggled to do so, due to Ingram’s questionable health coupled with his massive salary.</p><p>Ingram is due to receive $36 million for the 2024-25 season. On the bright side, his deal expires after the season, and there’s no doubt that Ingram would be an intriguing star to pair with Jokic to boost Denver’s offense given his firepower and size. But as a second apron team, the Nuggets will be forced to match his salary, which would pretty much require them to include Porter in any potential deal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 top Nuggets trade targets in 2024-25 season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-trade-proposal-lands-zach-lavine-3-team-deal-bulls');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets trade proposal lands Zach LaVine in 3-team deal with Bulls');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nuggets-trade-proposal-lands-Zach-LaVine-in-3-team-deal-with-Bulls.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets trade proposal lands Zach LaVine in 3-team deal with Bulls</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T19:28:11-08:00">December 19th, 7:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T19:28:11-08:00">December 19th, 7:28pm</time><address><a>Bobby Krivitsky</a>Bobby Krivitsky has covered the NBA for nearly a decade, working for Bleacher Report, Basketball Insiders, and as a beat reporter for Boston Celtics on SI. He also covered the NFL for Bleacher Report and was a national sports talk host for the SportsMap Radio Network.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the Denver Nuggets <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6002502/2024/12/17/zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nuggets/" rel="noopener">seek offensive upgrades</a>, they’re eying Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, per Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic.</p><p>A deal bringing LaVine to the “Mile High City” <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-michael-porter-jr-trade-nuggets-looking-improve">would spell the end of Michael Porter Jr.’s tenure</a> with the Nuggets. The former is a more potent three-level scorer. Plus, he has experience as the focal point of an offense and is a more skilled facilitator.</p><p>LaVine is generating 21.7 points and 4.7 assists per game and knocking down 42.8 percent of the 7.5 threes he’s hoisting. Porter is producing 18.5 points and 2.8 assists per contest while converting on 38.5 percent of his six attempts from behind the arc.</p><p>Denver might regret this swap, though. The Nuggets have a top-five offense, averaging 119.2 points per game. Their lack of balance and the need to upgrade their second unit are more pressing matters.</p><p>The 2022-23 NBA champions rank 15th in defensive rating, surrendering 112.9 points per 100 possessions. That <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced?dir=A&amp;sort=NET_RATING" rel="noopener">has dragged their net rating to</a> 13th (2.5), per NBA.com.</p><p>LaVine turns 30 in March, and he’s on the books for $46 million next season. He has a $49 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign, during which he’ll turn 32.</p><p>Porter is 26. He’s under contract for $38.3 million next season and $40.8 million for the 2026-27 campaign.</p><h2><b>A top team in the West could benefit if Bulls don’t want Michael Porter Jr.</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nuggets-Michael-Porter-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>© Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>While the Nuggets and Bulls are talking trade, Porter’s next home might not be in the “Windy City.” If his injury history and contract turn off the Bulls, a third team willing to gamble on Michael Porter Jr. could reap the rewards for a small price.</p><p>Perhaps the Memphis Grizzlies, second in the Western Conference with an 18-9 record, would swoop in.</p><p>If Memphis wants to add the six-foot-ten sharpshooter, who’s developing into a more potent three-level scoring threat, they could send Chicago a package featuring Brandon Clarke, Luke Kennard, and John Konchar.</p><p>The Nuggets could also acquire Jake LaRavia with Zach LaVine while rerouting Zeke Nnaji to Chicago to help make the money work.</p><p>Maybe the Grizzlies aren’t interested in Porter or parting with some of the individuals mentioned, but it’s hard to envision that group fetching them a better return.</p><p>Maybe the Bulls don’t view offloading Zach LaVine’s contract as enough of a win. Memphis parting with draft capital to help get this done seems likely. Still, the latter could make out best in this trade.</p><p>Acquiring Porter would give Ja Morant another knockdown shooter to work alongside, one with championship experience. It’s a move that could help extend the Grizzlies’ stay in the postseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets trade proposal lands Zach LaVine in 3-team deal with Bulls

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/check-out-jamal-murray-surprising-146k-car-collection-with-photos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Check out Jamal Murray’s surprising $146K car collection, with photos');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Check-out-Jamal-Murrays-incredible-146K-car-collection-with-photos.jpg"></figure><h1>Check out Jamal Murray’s surprising $146K car collection, with photos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T14:30:05-08:00">December 19th, 2:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T14:30:05-08:00">December 19th, 2:30pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jamal Murray has a surprising car collection. Murray is a Canadian NBA star who currently plays for the Denver Nuggets He is a former All-Rookie Second Team player. But more importantly, Murray’s fine play helped the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-denver-wins-first-championship-game-5-demolition-heat">Nuggets win the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship</a> banner in 2023.</p><p>Although Murray doesn’t have plenty of season awards to show for, any NBA fan will agree that he ultimately comes alive in the NBA playoffs when the games matter the most.</p><p>Just recently, the first-round seventh-overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft also represented Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Canadian national basketball team wounded up fifth in the Men’s Basketball Tournament.</p><p>Given Murray’s accomplishments in the NBA, have you ever wondered what kind of cars an NBA superstar like him drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Jamal Murray’s surprising $146K car collection, with photos.</p><p>According to Celebrity Net Worth, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jamal-murray-net-worth">Murray has a net worth</a> of around $60 million. Earlier in September, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-jamal-murray-209-million-contract-extension">Murray signed a four-year maximum contract extension</a> worth $209 million.</p><p>This is the largest deal Murray has ever signed in his NBA career, which he ultimately deserved for his impact for the Nuggets alongside the reigning three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Spearheaded by the duo, the Nuggets have been a legitimate playoff contender in recent years.</p><p>Thanks to an enormous NBA paycheck and a relatively successful NBA career, Murray should be able to live a lavish lifestyle. But surprisingly, unlike his NBA counterparts, Murray doesn’t have an extravagant car collection.</p><p>In fact, the NBA champion <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/jamal-murray-net-worth" rel="noopener">only owns the keys to a pair of SUVs</a>, which pales in comparison to other NBA stars of his caliber. Nonetheless, his car collection is still worth a sneak peek.</p><h2><b>2. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USD20JES251A021001.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USD20JES251A021002.webp?w=1024"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USD20JES251C01350.webp?w=1024"></figure><p><a href="https://www.autoblog.com/es-us/buy/2023-Jeep-Grand+Cherokee+4xe/photos/" rel="noopener">For more photos, click here</a></p><p>The least expensive car in Murray’s collection is a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, which is valued in the market for around $70,000. There’s no doubt that the Grand Cherokee SRT is also the most versatile car under the name of the NBA champion. While it’s the cheapest vehicle in his garage, any car collector will agree that the Grand Cherokee SRT isn’t a slouch by any means.</p><p>In terms of features, the Grand Cherokee SRT is a nice-sized SUV that provides a comfy interior which should easily house Murray’s 6’4 stature.</p><p>In addition to this, the Grand Cherokee SRT is built for the outdoors, capable of passing through some of the most unforgiving terrain thanks to its off-roading capabilities. As a result, the Grand Cherokee SRT should come in handy for Murray whenever he opts to engage in long road trips.</p><p>The Grand Cherokee SRT is built with a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 powertrain. This allows it to produce 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. Moreover, in around 3.5 seconds, the Grand Cherokee SRT can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph with ease.</p><p>On the other hand, this top-tier SUV can attain a top speed of 160 mph with the assistance of an eight-speed automatic transmission. This makes it the fastest car as well in Murray’s car collection.</p><h2><b>1. Cadillac Escalade</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2019_cadillac_escalade_escalade-3-97061_ba3aa2.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2019_cadillac_escalade_escalade-12-97140_0d4715.webp"></figure><p> </p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2019_cadillac_escalade_escalade-78-96905_327aa0.webp"></figure><p><a href="https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-cadillac-escalade/" rel="noopener">For more photos, click here</a></p><p>The most expensive car in Murray’s collection is a Cadillac Escalade, which made the Nuggets star shell out around $76,295. The Escalade is a favorite among Hollywood celebrities thanks to its classy exterior and lavish interior.</p><p>As a result, it has become an icon of luxury that’s rampant in the garage of big-time Hollywood A-listers. Given that Murray owns one, the Nuggets star has joined the Escalade bandwagon.</p><p>In terms of features, the Escalade doesn’t fall short in terms of size for a full-sized SUV. In addition to this, this top-tier SUV offers a lavish and roomy interior for the utmost comfort while also providing some much needed cargo space to transport some of the most bulky items. This makes it the perfect vehicle for family outings or road trips with friends.</p><p>Built with a 6.2-liter V8 engine, the Escalade produces 420 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. The Escalade only requires a little more than six seconds to move from a standstill position to 60 mph. Furthermore, this top-of-the-line SUV can attain a top speed of 154 mph with the help of a four-speed automatic transmission.</p><p>Nevertheless, this is all the information that we have on Jamal Murray’s surprising $146K car collection.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Check out Jamal Murray’s surprising $146K car collection, with photos

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/bulls-news-zach-lavine-fit-with-nuggets-eye-opening-take-amid-trade-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Zach LaVine’s fit with Nuggets draws eye-opening take amid trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bulls-news-Zach-LaVines-fit-with-Nuggets-draws-eye-opening-take-amid-trade-rumors.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Zach LaVine’s fit with Nuggets draws eye-opening take amid trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T10:09:23-08:00">December 19th, 10:09am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T10:09:23-08:00">December 19th, 10:09am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-targeting-zach-lavine-trade-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic">Denver Nuggets have reportedly expressed interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine</a> as trade rumors swirl ahead of the February 6 deadline. LaVine, a two-time All-Star, has drawn attention for his scoring ability and potential fit within a Nuggets roster led by reigning MVP Nikola Jokić.</p><p>A Western Conference scout recently shared insights with The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry on how LaVine could integrate into Denver’s system, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6005819/2024/12/19/zach-lavine-bulls-nuggets-trade-value/" rel="noopener">stating</a>, “He probably needs to be in a different environment. There are not a lot of guys who can do what he does. I’ve always been a big fan, actually. Not as your No. 1 guy, not as your No. 2 guy, but as your No. 3 guy.”</p><h2><b>Zach LaVine’s potential fit with Nikola Jokic spark debate amid trade rumors</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zach-LaVine-8-gestures-after-a-three-point-basket-against-the-Memphis-Grizzlies.jpg"><figcaption>© David Banks-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>LaVine, 29, is averaging 21.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this season while shooting an efficient 50.1% from the field and 42.8% from three-point range, despite the Bulls holding a 12-15 record. His best season came in 2020-21, when he averaged 27.4 points, five rebounds, and 4.9 assists, shooting 50.7% from the field and 41.9% from deep.</p><p>The scout emphasized that LaVine’s role in Denver would involve deferring to Jokić, whose playmaking elevates teammates. “He’s obviously going to have to defer,” the scout said. “But the thing about Jokić is he makes everybody better. I think (LaVine) will fit in fine. Jokić is so special, he makes guys better probably more than anybody in the entire league.”</p><p>Despite LaVine’s offensive prowess, concerns about his defense and his impact on winning persist. “There are a lot of naysayers, no doubt about it,” the scout acknowledged. “‘His defense is bad. He’s not a winning player, blah, blah, blah.’ You can make that argument: ‘He hasn’t really elevated the Bulls. So if he’s that good, why haven’t they been better?’ I think part of it is he just has too prominent of a role.”</p><p>LaVine’s eight-year tenure with the Bulls has <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/zach-lavine-record-with-bulls" rel="noopener">resulted in a 167-230 record</a>, according to StatsMuse. While he helped lead Chicago to the playoffs during the 2021-22 season alongside DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls were swept in the first round by the Milwaukee Bucks.</p><h2><b>Nuggets face hurdles in potential LaVine trade, with Michael Porter Jr. as key asset for Bulls</b></h2><p>For the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-denver-perfect-zach-lavine-trade-offer-to-bulls">Nuggets, acquiring LaVine would come with challenges</a>. His current five-year, $215 million contract includes three years remaining and a player option for the 2026-27 season. Denver would likely need to include forward Michael Porter Jr. in any potential deal, as Porter’s $35.9 million salary is the team’s most significant trade asset.</p><p>Porter Jr., who is averaging 18.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists this season while shooting 51.2% from the field and 38.5% from three, is under contract for two additional years at $38.3 million and $40.8 million, respectively. The Nuggets’ limited draft capital would also complicate negotiations, leaving them with only pick swaps to offer in 2026 and 2031.</p><p>“You don’t want him as your No. 1 guy. If he’s your No. 3 guy, I think you’re ahead of the game,” the scout said of LaVine. “You’re not relying on him every single night.”</p><p>As the trade deadline approaches, LaVine’s future with the Bulls remains uncertain, but his potential fit alongside Jokić in Denver continues to draw attention.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Zach LaVine’s fit with Nuggets draws eye-opening take amid trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/2-nuggets-players-who-must-be-traded-soon');   ga('set', 'title', '2 Nuggets players who must be traded soon');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nuggets-players-who-must-be-traded-soon.jpg"></figure><h1>2 Nuggets players who must be traded soon</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T16:06:14-08:00">December 18th, 4:06pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T16:06:14-08:00">December 18th, 4:06pm</time><address><a>Rachel Strand</a>Rachel Strand is a credentialed beat reporter covering the Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos for ClutchPoints. She is also the creator of DailyDenverBroncos.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets, just two years removed from winning an NBA championship, find themselves at a bit of a crossroads. Sitting at a 12-10 record and in seventh place in the Western Conference, the Nuggets are showing glimpses that they’re heading in the wrong direction.</p><p>It seems Nikola Jokic is the only player consistently performing well on offense. While Jokic is the best player in the NBA, the Nuggets know they cannot solely rely on him. On top of the Nuggets needing other players on their roster to step up, they may need to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-targeting-zach-lavine-trade-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic">make some moves via trade</a> to help improve the team.</p><p>Let’s discuss some players the Nuggets should look into trading soon.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Denver-Nuggets-Zeke-Nnaji-dunks-ball.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2>PF Zeke Nnaji</h2><p>Nnaji’s tenure with the Nuggets has been a bit of a puzzling one. Despite flashing promising shooting capabilities and defensive versatility, Nnaji has really struggled to work himself into the Nuggets’ rotation.</p><p>Theoretically, Nnaji’s skill set should be a nice, complementary piece for the modern NBA offense. Nnaji could have been a floor-spacing big with solid defensive mobility. But the keywords there are “should be” and “could have been.” Simply put, he has yet to live up to any of his potential. He’s also been surpassed by other young talents like Christian Braun, who has actually worked himself into the starting five.</p><p>In a head-scratching move in 2023, the Nuggets signed Nnaji to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-denver-zeke-nnaji-agree-to-4-year-32-million-extension">four-year contract extension</a> worth $32M.</p><p>As of now, Nnaji only sees the floor during garbage time minutes. He’s not even a part of the bench rotation most nights. In the few minutes he’s played this season, he’s averaged 1.3 points, 0.5 rebounds, 0.2 assists, and a shooting percentage of 40.9 percent from the field.</p><p>With a stat line like that, not many teams will be desperate to trade for Nnaji. If anything, Nnaji could be used to ‘pad’ a trade package with a big-name Nuggets player and some draft picks. But one thing is for certain: it’s time for the Nuggets to move on from Nnaji.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Denver-Nuggets-Dario-Saric-celebrates-play.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2>C Dario Saric</h2><p>With the Nuggets being very strapped for cash, Saric was one of the few free agent additions, signing a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-denver-lands-reliable-warriors-vet-10-6-million-deal">two-year, $10.6 million contract</a>. Initially, Saric was signed to help beef up the Nuggets bench. Unfortunately, he’s done everything but beef up the bench.</p><p>The 30-year-old backup center has experienced turbulence in his Nuggets tenure, getting benched just five games into the season due to the second unit’s struggles. While he showed flashes of playmaking ability against the New Orleans Pelicans with nine points, eight rebounds, and five assists, his game still has clear limitations – including inconsistent three-point shooting and defensive rebounding issues.</p><p>The Saric signing obviously hasn’t gone as planned, but his contract could make him a moveable asset. Like Nnaji, he’s been used in many <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-denver-perfect-zach-lavine-trade-offer-to-bulls">mock trades</a> with a more alluring Nuggets player.</p><p>The Nuggets need to make the most of the non-Jokic minutes. While Jokic is an absolute juggernaut on the court, they cannot solely rely on him to generate some positive offense. And with Saric now being benched, the Nuggets continue to have a gaping hole at the backup center position. With Saric being benched this early in the season, it’s likely he won’t be worked back into the rotation, so it would be best for the Nuggets to just move on from him when they can.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2 Nuggets players who must be traded soon

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-denver-perfect-zach-lavine-trade-offer-to-bulls');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ perfect Zach LaVine trade offer to Bulls');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nuggets-perfect-Zach-LaVine-trade-offer-to-Bulls.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Nuggets’ perfect Zach LaVine trade offer to Bulls</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T10:28:01-08:00">December 18th, 10:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T10:28:01-08:00">December 18th, 10:28am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets are reportedly exploring the trade market as they seek to bolster their roster for the 2024-25 NBA season. According to Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-targeting-zach-lavine-trade-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic">Nuggets have shown interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine</a>.</p><p>“With the NBA’s trade window opening this past weekend, and with the trade deadline less than two months away, the Nuggets are canvassing the league in pursuit of a player who can offer significant help offensively, league sources tell The Athletic,” they reported.</p><p>The report also named LaVine among other notable offensive talents, including Washington’s Jordan Poole, Utah’s Jordan Clarkson, Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter, Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson, and Washington’s Jonas Valanciunas.</p><h2><b>Nuggets eye Zach LaVine to address rotation gaps amid uneven season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zach-LaVine-8-reacts-after-scoring-against-the-Boston-Celtics.jpg"><figcaption>© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Nuggets currently hold a 14-10 record, placing them fifth in the Western Conference. Despite a three-game winning streak, the team has struggled to regain the form that earned them an NBA title in 2023. Their 2023-24 campaign ended prematurely in the second round, where they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Key departures, including Bruce Brown in 2023 and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-mistake-nuggets-made-with-kentavious-caldwell-pope">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope this past offseason</a>, have left noticeable gaps in Denver’s rotation that the front office is now looking to address.</p><p>LaVine, a two-time All-Star, could provide the offensive boost the Nuggets desire. The 29-year-old guard is enjoying one of the most efficient seasons of his career, averaging 21.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 50.1% from the field and 42.8% from three-point range. Importantly, he has played in 23 of the Bulls’ 27 games this season, showcasing improved durability after a career marked by injury concerns.</p><p>However, acquiring LaVine comes with <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/15365/zach-lavine" rel="noopener">financial challenges</a>. He is in the second year of a five-year, $215 million contract, with three years remaining and a player option for the 2026-27 season. He is earning $43 million this season, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league. The<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-lonzo-ball-joins-zach-lavine-nikola-vucevic-on-bulls-trade-block"> Bulls, reportedly looking to offload his contract as part of their rebuilding efforts</a>, may see Denver as a viable trade partner.</p><h2><b>How a potential LaVine trade with the Bulls would look</b></h2><p>For the Nuggets to land Zach LaVine, a trade package centered around Michael Porter Jr., Zeke Nnaji, and a 2031 first-round pick swap could be on the table. Porter Jr., who is on a five-year, $179 million deal, is earning $35.8 million this season, with his salary increasing to $40.8 million in 2026-27. The 25-year-old forward has been a critical part of Denver’s success, averaging 18.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 51.2% from the field and 38.5% from three this season.</p><p>Nnaji, a promising young big man, is playing on a four-year, $32 million contract. He is earning $8.8 million this season, with a player option for 2026-27. Adding him to the trade could sweeten the deal for Chicago, which would also receive a favorable draft asset in the form of a pick swap.</p><p>The proposed deal could also see the Bulls include veteran forward Torrey Craig, currently in the final year of his contract worth $2.8 million. Craig, who played for the Nuggets from 2017 to 2020, was a key contributor to the core that reached the Western Conference Finals in 2020. Known for his defensive versatility and reliable outside shooting, Craig has provided valuable minutes this season, shooting 38.9% from three in six games. Last season, he maintained consistent accuracy, shooting 39.2% from deep in 53 games.</p><h2><b>February trade deadline looms as Nuggets and Bulls weigh blockbuster trade</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nikola-Jokic-15-in-the-third-quarter-against-the-Los-Angeles-Clippers-at-Ball-Arena.jpg"><figcaption>© Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With the trade deadline set for February 6, both the Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls face mounting pressure to finalize a potential deal that could reshape their respective futures. For the Nuggets, parting ways with Michael Porter Jr. and Zeke Nnaji would undoubtedly be a tough pill to swallow, as both players have played pivotal roles in the team’s success in recent seasons. However, the addition of Zach LaVine could bolster Denver’s offense and elevate the team back into contention among the Western Conference’s elite, potentially reigniting the championship aspirations that have waned since their 2023 title run.</p><p>For the Bulls, trading LaVine would signal a significant step in their rebuilding efforts. Shedding his massive contract would free up valuable cap space, allowing Chicago to focus on retooling its roster with younger players and draft assets. Additionally, acquiring Porter Jr. and Nnaji could provide the Bulls with key pieces for their long-term plans, while a favorable draft pick swap would enhance their ability to build for the future.</p><p>As the deadline approaches, all eyes will be on the Nuggets and Bulls as they navigate a potential blockbuster deal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ perfect Zach LaVine trade offer to Bulls

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-linked-nuggets-trade-pursuits');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-rumors-Brandon-Ingram-also-linked-to-Nuggets-trade-pursuits.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T08:15:26-08:00">December 18th, 8:15am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T19:17:17-08:00">December 18th, 7:17pm</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Brandon Ingram trade rumors continue to swirl around him, and this time the Denver Nuggets. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has been involved in a variety of trade discussions, but this one with Denver is the newest of the bunch. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-turned-down-pelicans-offer">Ingram declined the Pelicans $50 million per season offer</a>, his time in the city <a href="https://x.com/IanBegley/status/1869202861634318632" rel="noopener">might be coming to a close</a>.</p><p>SNY’s Ian Begley reported from The Athletic that “Brandon Ingram is another player among the group on their radar. The clearest pathway for Denver to make a trade for a big scorer with a significant salary would be to include Michael Porter Jr. in the deal.”</p><p>Porter Jr. has three years and $114 million left on his contract. For the Nuggets to trade for Ingram, they’ll need to include him in the deal. Still, Ingram is in the final year of his contract and could be an unrestricted free agent after the year. However, the Nuggets might need a secondary scorer as soon as possible.</p><p>Ingram is having a solid season thus far. He’s averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists. He’s also shooting <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/ingrabr01.html" rel="noopener">46.5% from the field and 37.4% from three</a> while being the top-scoring option. Not to mention, Zion Williamson hasn’t played a game for New Orleans this season. It’s forcing much of the defensive game plan against Ingram. He’s performing well, considering the circumstances.</p><h2><b>Brandon Ingram’s trade with the Pelicans and Nuggets could do wonders</b></h2><p>On a team with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the former Duke basketball forward will thrive with the duo. After all, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-trade-brandon-ingram-new-contract">Pelicans are rumored to likely trade Ingram rather than extend him</a>. Although Murray is having a rough season, Jokic is playing at an MVP level. Not to mention, he’s practically carrying the offense while playing an absurd amount of minutes.</p><p>While Christian Braun and others have stepped up, there’s not that secondary to take pressure off of Jokic. It was supposed to be Murray, but after his struggles, Denver might want to pull the trigger on a potential deal. Someone like Ingram can unlock an interesting dynamic at the forward position.</p><p>His innate scoring ability, mixed with an improved playmaking ability, is essential for a top-tier offense. Plus, they can give the ball to Ingram late in games, in addition to Jokic. That two-man game is a scary thought for an opposing defense. With all that being said, it’s only a rumor. The Nuggets are the No. 5 seed and are in a comfortable position. If they need to or desire to make a move, they have the pieces necessary.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits

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He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s only a matter of time before the Washington Wizards become active once again on the trade market. Their team is going nowhere fast, and they still have a few veterans that could net them some quality assets moving forward amid their pivot to a youth movement. And perhaps <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-stephen-a-smith-blasts-jordan-poole-failed-payton-pritchard-taunt">Jordan Poole could find himself on the move</a> later on this season after bouncing back from his debut season in the nation’s capital.</p><p>Poole has a history of contributing to a title-winning team (with the Golden State Warriors in 2022), so it should not come as a surprise that he is drawing some trade interest from a team with lofty ambitions of winning a championship. And according to Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Denver Nuggets are <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6002502/2024/12/17/zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nuggets/" rel="noopener">casting a wide net</a> in their search for a roster upgrade, and that now includes the polarizing Wizards guard.</p><p>It looks as though the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-targeting-zach-lavine-trade-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic">Nuggets’ main target on the trade market</a> might be Chicago Bulls wing Zach LaVine, although finding any trade will require Denver to give up on Michael Porter Jr., a valued member of the roster. But if the Bulls trade LaVine elsewhere or the two teams can’t work on constructing an agreeable deal, then the Wizards guard could be a legitimate alternative.</p><p>If there’s anything the Nuggets are in dire need of, it’s additional shot creation from the perimeter. Only Jamal Murray consistently provides that skillset for them at the moment, with Julian Strawther providing that in spurts, and if there’s anything Poole specializes in, it’s providing an additional offensive punch.</p><p>Poole is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-jordan-poole-delivers-intriguing-take-desire-washington-alpha">currently averaging 20.3 points per game</a> on a career-best 39.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc for this season. He is in the second year of the four-year, $128 million contract he signed with the Warriors in 2022.</p><h2><b>Nuggets cast a wide net in the trade market in search of an upgrade (or two)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jordan-Poole-Wizards.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In addition to identifying Wizards guard Jordan Poole as a potential trade target, the Nuggets’ gears have been turning, as they have also looked into the possibility of bringing in Jordan Clarkson, De’Andre Hunter, Cam Johnson, and even Jonas Valanciunas.</p><p>The Nuggets badly need additional frontcourt depth in addition to more perimeter scoring, and perhaps they could swing a trade with the Wizards that takes care of two birds with one stone, bringing in both Poole and Valanciunas. 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