They traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson, then signed Tim Hardaway Jr. away from the Detroit Pistons, to add to their bench depth. Both acquisitions very clearly tell us what Denver's plans were for this summer: add more shooting.

Here’s something that no one thought of. Nikola Jokic, the guy who just averaged a triple-double and has a championship ring, didn’t sign his contract extension with the Nuggets. And now, people are throwing around a city name that might make Denver fans choke.

The Denver Nuggets have bolstered their roster by acquiring Cameron Johnson and Tim Hardaway Jr., who are eager to play alongside Nikola Jokić. Both p

In an interview with BeBasket, Yabusele revealed that Denver was also in the running. Joining three-time MVP Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets was a serious option, but the opportunity in New York proved too compelling to pass up.

In the Mile High City, Towns—now the undisputed focal point of an offense—will become one of the NBA’s top three fantasy players, potentially a louder force than Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or Giannis Antetokounmpo.