LaVine eyed by Nuggets to add offense to Jokic, Murray: report
Zach LaVine is eyed by the Denver Nuggets, according to a report, to add offense behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
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LAVINE EYED BY NUGGETS; DENVER MIGHT LOSE PORTER IF TRADE PUSHES THROUGH
Lavine is eyed by the Nuggets in an effort to add another shot-creator to their offense aside from Jokic and Murray.
Moreover, Denver, the report from The Athletic said, is looking at LaVine as one of a hanfdful of players it is looking to add to its offense.
Furthermore, the Nuggets may have to part ways with starting forward Michael Porter Jr if the trade pushes through.
Porter currently holds a $35.9 million salary this year.
LaVine is earning USD43 million for the Bulls this season.
The Bulls All-Star guard averages 21.7 points a game on 42.8% shooting from deep, along with 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists a night.
BULLS MAY WANT ROOKIE PICK SWAPS ASIDE FROM PORTER IN TRADE SCENARIO
Moreover, the Bulls may want rookie pick swaps aside from Porter.
Furthermore, Chicago is in rebuilding mode and will need a first-round pick swap in the future to strengthen its roster.
Denver may also offer reserve Zeke Naji aside from Porter.
However, the Nuggets might not be sure regarding rookie picks, the report said.
Denver (14-10) don’t want to waste an MVP-type of season from Jokic this season.
Jokic currently norms a near triple-double of 30.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.9 assists a game.
POOLE, CLARKSON, INGRAM ALSO BEING EYED BY NUGGETS BEFORE TRADE DEADLINE
Furthermore, the Nuggets are also eyeing other players to boost their offense before the trade deadline.
Moreover, Denver is also looking at Washington’s Jordan Poole, Utah guard Jordan Clarkson, Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter, and Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson.
Additionally, IAn Bagley of S.N.Y. TV also reported that New Orleans’ Brandon Ingram may also be in Denver’s radar.
The Nuggets and GM Calvin Booth are on the same page in saying that the team needs a third scorer.
Denver is determined to help Jokic inch closer to contend for a second ring this year, even if means possibly losing Porter.
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