The Denver Nuggets have some deficiencies to shore up come playoff time. They’ve performed well so far, but there’s weaknesses to exploit. Not many consider Denver to be in the top tier of contenders. With 11 to 12 NBA rotation players, a consolidation trade is viable.
The Needs:
They’ve struggled with their three point shooting for much of the season. With Malik Beasley seeing limited minutes, their best shooter isn’t even there to help them much. Shooting is likely the primary skill set that would be targeted by the Denver Nuggets in any trade scenario.