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2016 NBA Offseason Grades For All 30 Teams

By Gerald Bourguet

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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DENVER, CO – JUNE 29: Denver Nuggets introduce their top draft picks during an introductory news conference June 29, 2016 at Pepsi Center. Left to right Jamal Murray, Petr Cornelie, Juan Hernangomez and Malik Beasley. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

Denver Nuggets

“As expected, the Denver Nuggets were never real players for this summer’s marquee free agents, and the one big name that wound up being tied to the organization — Dwyane Wade — accepted an offer from the Chicago Bulls instead.

That being said, the Nuggets probably dodged an expensive bullet with Wade, they didn’t make any ill-fated trades for a superstar by surrendering too many assets, and they strengthened a young core by drafting a few promising rookies and re-signing a pair of pivotal veteran leaders.

While it was somewhat disappointing the Nuggets were unable to package one or more of their four draft picks to move up or put together a trade for a superstar, Denver also put its picks to good use and avoided accelerating their rebuild too soon.”

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Grade: B

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