NBA Rumors: The Veteran Denver Nuggets Want to Improve Their Roster

If one thing has become clear to Denver Nuggets this season, it is that they need to make changes to their roster, and reducing salary costs is the only way to increase the effectiveness of their second unit. The main player under scrutiny is Michael Porter Jr, whose salary does not match his performance, prompting Colorado to seek alternatives at a better price. NBA rumors are pointing to one name: DeMar DeRozan.

Having one of the best players in the world comes with responsibilities, and these have been tangentially avoided by a management incapable of retaining the core that led Denver Nuggets to a championship two years ago. KCP, Bruce Brown, and Jeff Green were three essential players who ended up leaving, deteriorating the relationship between the team and the management under Michael Malone. The project is now in a different phase, requiring key decisions to be made.

The continuity of Aaron Gordon is secure due to his favorable contract, as well as Nikola Jokic's desire to stay in Colorado. It might make sense to trade Jamal Murray, but there is no indication that they intend to do so. Faced with this dilemma, the only way to improve roster depth and balance the books is to part ways with Michael Porter Jr, a player set to earn a significant amount next season. To achieve this, Denver Nuggets could consider a trade with the Sacramento Kings, where DeMar DeRozan teams up with Jokic.

The Californian team's progressive rebuilding aspirations could align with this decision, giving Porter Jr a significant role or potentially looking for further trades or involving another franchise in the process. On the other hand, DeMar DeRozan would bring offensive fluidity and experience to a team in need of scoring from its second unit.

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