The Denver Nuggets have long been considered to be one of the deeper teams in the NBA. Stacked with quality options in both the backcourt and frontcourt, Denver has relied on that depth in recent seasons to fuel regular-season success.
However, following Jamal Murray’s unfortunate left-knee injury and a hamstring strain suffered by Monte Morris, Denver found itself in a position where additional backcourt help would provide value.
Enter Austin Rivers.
Following a trade from the New York Knicks to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the trade deadline, Rivers was waived by Oklahoma City and began to look for a new landing spot.