Overview
- Following their first‑round exit, multiple outlets report Denver will field trade calls on most players, with a Nikola Jokic deal framed as conditional on him declining to re‑sign.
- Analysts single out Jamal Murray as the Nuggets’ top movable piece after his first All‑Star season and with salaries projected to exceed $50 million in coming years.
- Heavy, citing a Yahoo Sports idea, details a hypothetical trade sending Kevin Durant to Denver for Murray, noting Durant’s shorter, lower‑cost contract and recent playoff availability issues.
- ClutchPoints outlines possible Murray destinations if Denver breaks up the core, naming the Grizzlies, Pelicans, Mavericks, and Magic based on fit and roster needs.
- Despite wide speculation, several reports still expect Jokic to remain in Denver, while Newsweek explores Lakers, Cavaliers, and Heat scenarios only if he refuses an extension.