trading for a star

tylaw_3 · Post #1 » by **tylaw_3** » Thu Aug 7, 2014 3:20 am

The nuggets are essentially 3 deep at every position with the following break down:
PG:lawson, robinson, green
SG:afflalo, foye,Harris
SF:gallo, chandler, miller
PF:faried,Hickson, Arthur
C:mozgov, mcgee, nursing

Given that the nba is a star driven need I think that the nuggets need to cash in on some of the depth for an all star or superstar. Denver also isnt a huge location for free agents so we would have to trade for a star. I know the nuggets didn't land Love, but I still see the potential of landing a big name.
Does anyone have any potential trades for a superstar that we could make?

skywalker33 · Post #2 » by **skywalker33** » Thu Aug 7, 2014 3:46 am

First, welcome to the forum, another Nuggets fan is always a good thing.

As for a star/superstar, I feel like the only way we're going to get one will be thru the draft. That being said, at least we will have the ammunition to move up while still keeping a good, strong supporting cast in place. Also, have to develop the talent we have to make those assets more appealing won't hurt either

Andrew McCeltic · Post #3 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Thu Aug 7, 2014 11:32 pm

Celtics would probably consider a Rondo trade, or giving you guys expiring contracts if you need cap flexibility..

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Powder Blue · Post #4 » by **Powder Blue** » Fri Aug 8, 2014 3:36 am

Going to have to be homegrown or the Nuggets will have to show they are one player away. It would be risky for us to trade for a star because you can't sign the guy to an extension right away.

donaldduck · Post #5 » by **donaldduck** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 7:37 pm

I agree that Denver can only secure a Star player through the draft who would you suggest drafting next year? Or move up to draft? Stanley Johnson? Emmanuel Mudiay? Jahlil Okafor? I think outside of those three the other prospects have major 'Star-potential' questions. Guys like Alexander, Towns, Turner and Porzingis. Did I miss any?

I like Johnson as a fit better. Maybe if Mudiay can play off the ball more.

tstrick33 · Post #6 » by **tstrick33** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:14 am

It seems like the Nuggets are banking on 2016 Free Agency to take the next step. The current contracts are set up to make a serious move in 2016, which is when a lot of big name free agents hit the market.

I still would like to see a trade to bring in a star player like Rondo to attract some free agents in 2016.

The Nuggets will struggle to get a homegrown star because I guarantee we won't be a bottom 5 team and I do not see us as a lottery team. We would have to get extremely lucky to some how find a superstar in the 15-early 20s pick.

Maybe these proposed new draft rules come into play next year and we luck out, but I'm not counting on it.

josh_nuggets · Post #7 » by **josh_nuggets** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:55 am

donaldduck wrote:Did I miss any?

Kelly Oubrue SG/SF Kansas

Powder Blue · Post #8 » by **Powder Blue** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:00 am

tstrick33 wrote:It seems like the Nuggets are banking on 2016 Free Agency to take the next step. The current contracts are set up to make a serious move in 2016, which is when a lot of big name free agents hit the market.

I still would like to see a trade to bring in a star player like Rondo to attract some free agents in 2016.

The Nuggets will struggle to get a homegrown star because I guarantee we won't be a bottom 5 team and I do not see us as a lottery team. We would have to get extremely lucky to some how find a superstar in the 15-early 20s pick.

Maybe these proposed new draft rules come into play next year and we luck out, but I'm not counting on it.

Problem is I feel like a lot of other teams are doing the same thing and will have a clean slate in 2016. I do agree the Nugs won't be bottoming out for a high pick, they are going to need someone on this roster to rise up and be the kinda player that will attract others.

Post #9 » by **dakomish23** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:52 am

NYK fan here:

You guys got an absolute steal in the Affalo deal. Is he looking for an extension? And for how much? That's a pretty good to great perimeter lineup you could trot out.

Good luck this season

josh_nuggets · Post #10 » by **josh_nuggets** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:20 am

dakomish23 wrote:NYK fan here:

You guys got an absolute steal in the Affalo deal. Is he looking for an extension? And for how much? That's a pretty good to great perimeter lineup you could trot out.

Good luck this season

He said he isn't interested in all the contract stuff until offseason, where he said he will opt out. In the press conference he said he denver is the perfect fit and he wants to give back to them becsuse we were the first team to give him an opotunity

donaldduck · Post #11 » by **donaldduck** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:39 am

Powder Blue wrote:
tstrick33 wrote:It seems like the Nuggets are banking on 2016 Free Agency to take the next step. The current contracts are set up to make a serious move in 2016, which is when a lot of big name free agents hit the market.

I still would like to see a trade to bring in a star player like Rondo to attract some free agents in 2016.

The Nuggets will struggle to get a homegrown star because I guarantee we won't be a bottom 5 team and I do not see us as a lottery team. We would have to get extremely lucky to some how find a superstar in the 15-early 20s pick.

Maybe these proposed new draft rules come into play next year and we luck out, but I'm not counting on it.

Problem is I feel like a lot of other teams are doing the same thing and will have a clean slate in 2016. I do agree the Nugs won't be bottoming out for a high pick, they are going to need someone on this roster to rise up and be the kinda player that will attract others.

I think Faried can be the kind of player that steps up this year. Averages of 18-10 are reasonable numbers but still maintaining his eff rating. We know what we are getting with guys like a healthy Gallo, Lawson, AAA and Chandler. I would like to see McGee rise up but I won't hold my breath. I was watching his highlights from the Laker playoff game a few years ago where he dropped 21. What a game that was for him. It would be nice if he could do that on a nightly basis.

I'm hoping that a diamond in the rough appears this season. Maybe Mozgov becomes a top 15 center or Miller becomes a nice rotation forward.

StunnaStan · Post #12 » by **StunnaStan** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:48 pm

This season will determine the future of the denver nuggets. word is all the players should be ready for training camp. If Denver plays to the best of their ability, then they are in the playoffs with homecourt for a rd or 2. If they play good and not great, they should still be in playoff contention. If **** just doesnt go well, the ship will sink and that will inspire more change on the roster.

StunnaStan · Post #13 » by **StunnaStan** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:53 pm

if denver pursures a star, i hope that they dont have to give up too much and that whoever they bring in plays withen the system. Most the "stars" in the league take 18+ shots a night and barely scratch 19 20ppg. i think many players can do that if they decided to shoot 17-18 times a game.

In terms of rookies for next season/draft, i think oubre and stanley johnson would be the 2 best fits although im sure oubre will go top 3. he reminds me of harden and james young with athleticism

Powder Blue · Post #14 » by **Powder Blue** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 3:48 am

#1 I'm going to go on the record saying no way everyone is healthy for camp, healthy for me is being able to participate in all practices and pre-season games. No way Nate/JJ/Mcgoofball are able to do that. They may even hold Gallo back a bit.

#2 Already looking ahead to next years draft huh? Highly unlikely the Nuggets land a star in the late lotto or higher which is where they'll end up.

#3 I really think Ty has peaked. Gallo could maaaaybe improve enough for all-star consideration, as could Faried. Mozzy doesn't have the athleticism to reach the next level IMO, Q has yet to show me something. Jury still out on the rookies.

donaldduck · Post #15 » by **donaldduck** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:06 pm

Powder Blue wrote:#1 I'm going to go on the record saying no way everyone is healthy for camp, healthy for me is being able to participate in all practices and pre-season games. No way Nate/JJ/Mcgoofball are able to do that. They may even hold Gallo back a bit.

#2 Already looking ahead to next years draft huh? Highly unlikely the Nuggets land a star in the late lotto or higher which is where they'll end up.

#3 I really think Ty has peaked. Gallo could maaaaybe improve enough for all-star consideration, as could Faried. Mozzy doesn't have the athleticism to reach the next level IMO, Q has yet to show me something. Jury still out on the rookies.

I agree that Ty has peaked but that's a good peak for us. He is a very good PG. Gallo is who he is so is Chandler, AAA, Hickson, NateRob, etc. Faried has to have the biggest step forward for Denver to be successful. Rebounding and put backs can't be the standard anymore. Post offense/defense have to be excellent if he wants 13-15 million per.

skywalker33 · Post #16 » by **skywalker33** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:23 pm

Faried has put himself in an excellent position with Team USA. His confidence should build, he's got really good coaching which emphasizes defense and team play and looks to have a starting gig among some very high profile players.

It also should give the Nuggets an extended look at where his progression from the end of last season has taken him. Who needs to trade for a star, we can grow them ourselves.