Count the Nuggets among the teams interested in trading for Raptors forward OG Anunoby, according to Matt Moore of Action Network.
I’m somewhat skeptical Denver has the necessary assets to acquire Anunoby because the Nuggets have given up two future first-round picks and four second-rounders without acquiring any extra picks of their own in win-now moves over the past few years. However, Anunoby certainly makes sense as a fit for the Nuggets, since he’s a strong, versatile defender with good size, and improves on offense every year.
League sources outside of Denver tell Moore that Nuggets guards Will Barton and Monte Morris are “believed to be available” in potential trades this summer. It’s worth noting that Barton’s $14,375,000 expiring salary in 2022/23 could theoretically work in the framework of a deal for Anunoby, who’ll make $17,357,143 in ’22/23, but the Raptors would likely ask for at least Bones Hyland and a first-round pick or two on top of Barton, assuming Toronto is even interested at all.
The Nuggets plan to aggressively build a “true contender” around back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic, aided by the returns of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., says Moore. Murray missed the entire season recovering from a torn ACL, while Porter played just nine games after undergoing another back surgery.
Although Tim Connelly‘s exit to Minnesota was unexpected, Moore reports that there’s no “sense of confusion or uncertainty” within Denver’s organization, noting that general manager Calvin Booth has had more control of the team’s day-to-day operations the past couple seasons. Moore also points out that assistant GM Tommy Balcetis has been with the Nuggets since 2013, so both front office members have plenty of experience.
In case you missed it, Luke Adams published our Nuggets Offseason Preview a couple days ago, in which he wrote that Barton and Morris could be used as trade chips this summer.
Not sure if DEN can realistic get OG but i will love to see him there. OG – Gordon – Murray – MPJ – Jokic sounds like an awesome line-up and fit.
I’m pretty high on OG, but the prospect of Bones playing the next 3 seasons at 8 million total is also hard to pass up.
Seems like it works for both teams.
One has to many wings and one has to many pg’s if Murray is healthy.
If the Nuggets throw in Bones (must) and Zeke NNaji then I’d do it if I’m Toronto.
My valuation formula
OG value is 2 times higher than Barton and Highland combined
Ayton for OG and Birch
Suns save big money
Suns add Payne salary and trade still works
Not with OG’s injury history
OGs injuries never felt like a problem until these trade rumors popped up. If it were the playoffs the man would’ve suited up.
He’s played like half the games the past two seasons. That matters a lot if you’re sending dependable assets to get him.
He also has limited self creation skills ! He’s more of a high end role player then star or even potential star !
Don’t matter they won’t win in the west
Lol at these OG rumors. He isn’t going anywhere unless it’s a package to acquire a star, which is very unlikely because of the Raptors contract situation this off season, or two young assets are also coming back. As in a pick and young player or two picks. Can’t imagine any teams meeting that price.
Or Masai is really high on a pick that might be there at 4 or 7. For whatever reason, I just feel like Portland or the Kings is where he ends up if traded.
Umm … he wants out.
That’s fine, it also sounds like every team wants him. So the competition will drive up the price.
I feel like every rumor this offseason is “team (x) would like to add good-great player if team (y) would trade him for an awful return” OG isn’t moving, team friendly deal, Toronto was a solid squad last season, what benefit would it be for OG to be moved unless he was part of a package for a better player
Yes, exactly.
Masai might have a few players he’s targeting in the draft. Not sure what he’s up to, but he won’t let OG go for pennies on the $$$.
Bye Barton!