Denver Nuggets/Chicago Bulls

Astaluego · Post #1 » by **Astaluego** » Wed May 8, 2024 1:59 pm

Denver
In:Lavine/Caruso/Craig Out:MPJ/Jackson/Nnaji

Why?
They lose the size advantage on the Wing but Lavine is a more complete and dynamic player. Denver has playmaking problems outside of Murray/Jovic and although I wouldn't call Lavine a playmaker, he can at least help there is a little, Caruso does not need a letter of introduction, they get one of the best defenders in the game and Craig toughness and depth on the Wing

Murray/AC
KCP/Brawn/Strawther
Lavine/Watson
Gordon/Craig/Cancar
Jokic/FA

BULLS
In:MPJ/Nnaji/Jackson Out:Lavine/Caruso/Craig

We've been hearing from Bulls fans all year that they love to move Zach, they need to shoot, size and get younger...
This business gives them a little of that.

White/Jackson/Carter
Ayo/Lonzo
P.Williams/Terry
MPJ/Nnaji/Philips
Vuc/Draft

Thought? who should add what?

Colbinii · Post #2 » by **Colbinii** » Wed May 8, 2024 2:04 pm

Seems way too good for Denver.

Astaluego · Post #3 » by **Astaluego** » Wed May 8, 2024 2:14 pm

Colbinii wrote:Seems way too good for Denver.

How big would you say the gap is? I mean, can it be fixed? Maybe a future FRP?

Post #4 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Wed May 8, 2024 9:24 pm

Part of Denver’s success has been due to how large they are when MPJ is playing at the 3. Going from that to being undersized at the position hurts a ton. I don’t think it’d be good to take a chance on Lavine’s health either (even though MPJ is as big of a risk).

There’s probably a dumbed down version of this of Nnaji+minor value for Craig and Carter that works better for both teams.

Godaddycurse · Post #5 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed May 8, 2024 9:44 pm

They cant aggregate salaries to match lavine because they are in 2nd apron

ChettheJet · Post #6 » by **ChettheJet** » Wed May 8, 2024 10:14 pm

The problem is that Lavine is now considered injury prone while making a lot of money. In case you're ignoring the reality, MPJ in 6 seasons has played 0, 9, 55, 61, 62 and 81 games, check the math, injury prone for the same length contract. Just for a little less money.

I like swapping 2 guards for one and getting size for the PF position, Nnaji adds more size, and Jackson expiring good.

Apparently DEN can't trade a pick forever so my initial idea of swapping their next pick to the PORT pick is NG.