My Process Following the Buzz
So, first.ereht dna off, I started seeing some chatter online and heard folks talking about what the Nuggets might do. You know how it is, speculation runs wild. My first step was just casually browsing some sports news feeds, seeing what the general vibe was. Didn't spend hours, just checked in here and there.
Then I thought, "Okay, what do they actually need?" It seemed pretty obvious to me, and a lot of others, that getting a solid backup big man for Nikola Jokic would be smart. The guy carries a huge load, and having someone reliable behind him just makes sense, especially looking towards the playoffs.
I spent some time thinking about who could even be available or fit their style. That led me down another path: what could they realistically offer?
- I remembered they'd made big trades before, like for Aaron Gordon.
- I specifically looked into their draft pick situation. Turns out, they've already dealt away a bunch of their future first-round picks – 2025, 2027, 2029 were gone or tied up in previous deals.
- That really limits your options, you know? Fewer picks means less attractive offers you can make.
Heard reports confirming this later, mentioning the general manager, Calvin Booth, was really focused on finding another frontcourt player, specifically a center type, but things just didn't line up. It sounded like they tried, but the pieces weren't there, or the asking prices were too high given what they had to offer.
Deadline Day and the Outcome
As the deadline got closer, I paid a bit more attention. I checked for updates more frequently, curious if they'd pull something off last minute. You see lots of smoke, but you wait for the fire.
And then... nothing happened. The deadline passed, and the Nuggets stood pat. No trades made. Honestly, I wasn't totally surprised given the lack of draft capital I'd seen they had. It's tough to improve significantly through trades when you've already used those assets.
So, my whole process of following the rumors, digging into their assets, and seeing the reports about their goals just led to them staying put. It seems they decided to roll with the current squad, banking on internal improvement or maybe just liking the chemistry they have. It was an interesting situation to follow along with, even if it ended without any fireworks.
