Denver Nuggets: 3 potential trade targets this summer

Bradley Beal

Buckle up Nuggets fans, this would be a legitimate superstar acquisition.

Already an established scorer, Bradey Beal turned on the jets this season with the injury-stricken Washington Wizards, pouring in 30.5 points per contest, which currently ranks second-highest in the NBA.

He’s averaging an impressive 6.1 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game while connecting on 45.5 percent of field goal attempts and 35.3 percent of 3-point tries.

Beal is a professional scorer, widely-respected for his tough shot-making ability and slithery athleticism. He would run a great pick-and-roll with Jokic, as his mid-range game is deadly and he’s a strong finisher above the rim.

Beal is also capable of wrapping things up in the clutch, a premier factor in today’s game.

This year’s scoring average is probably inflated with the lackluster Wizards, yet he’s currently enjoying his 4th straight campaign with 22 or more points per contest. The man should get buckets anywhere he goes, even if there’s a slight dip.

Defensively, Beal is better than his numbers show, although his height (6’3”) is of concern. The Nuggets have already been criticized for their small backcourt, and this acquisition wouldn’t help here.

Beal will come at a high price, perhaps at the expense of Porter, multiple first-rounders, or even Murray, which should make Denver think carefully. Due to cost, both in salary and trade price, this is the least likely deal to get done.

He’d definitely be a needle-mover, however, as combining Jokic and Beal would give Denver one of the NBA’s best tandems.