This Blazers-Nuggets trade teams up Damian Lillard and Nikola Jokic

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Denver Nuggets Receive: G Damian Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Jamal Murray and F Michael Porter Jr.

Damian Lillard going to the Denver Nuggets would give them a dynamic duo along with Jokic. This would immediately turn into one of the top duos in the league and take Denver where they want to go. They are already near the top of the Western Conference and now it is about getting to the finals past teams in Los Angeles and Utah.

The Nuggets would have a duo here but they would not have the chance to build a big three. There is no chance that this deal could get done without Murray going to Portland. This would act as the replacement for Lillard alongside McCollum.

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Damian Lillard would not be the only player going to Portland as they would also land Michael Porter Jr. He is one of the fastest rising stars in the league now that he is on the court consistently.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Damian Lillard would impact both the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers.

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