NBA Rumors: Denver Nuggets' plan to hunt for something before the market closes
The Colorado team has a very short roster, making it seem complicated for them to repeat the championship ring from a couple of years ago.
NBA Rumors: The Denver Nuggets have the world's best player, Nikola Jokic, but their roster is deteriorating year by year, and they must act now if they want to contend for the championship. According to Marc Stein, the team is "eager" to make significant moves in their roster to enhance their performance, despite the constraints they face. One of the names under scrutiny for potential changes is power forward Zeke Nnaji, who could be used as a bargaining chip in future trades.
Nnaji, drafted in the first round of the 2020 Draft, has failed to establish himself as a key piece in Mike Malone's scheme. This season, the 23-year-old player has only played in 14 games, averaging 5.1 minutes per game, the lowest of his career. His stats of 1.2 points per game and a 40% field goal percentage reflect limited involvement and minimal impact on the game.
Zeke Nnaji and his contract
With an $8.9 million contract extending until the 2027-28 season and decreasing in value each year, Nnaji is currently the fifth highest-paid player on the team. However, he has almost completely fallen out of favor in the Nuggets' rotation, prompting criticisms about his performance and his ability to justify his contract.
Stein suggests that Denver might "sweeten" potential deals with draft compensations since Nnaji's contract alone doesn't offer much appeal in the market.
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