Denver Nuggets
When thinking about ideal fits for Lauri Markkanen, I continue to believe that the Denver Nuggets would be a perfect landing spot.
Jamal Murray likely won’t be ready for the start of next season, but the Nuggets shouldn’t corner themselves into signing a short-term replacement for Murray this offseason.
Instead, Denver should pursue players that could fit well with Murray and Nikola Jokic once Murray returns to the court. Leaning into the offensive
With Jokic being a supreme facilitator at the center position, having an efficient shooter like Markkanen waiting on the wings could be lethal for the Nuggets. Without having to sacrifice size, Denver could deploy a lineup that has five capable outside shooters on the floor.
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Seeing that Paul Millsap is a free agent and Aaron Gordon was inconsistent with a starting role, Markkanen would give the Nuggets a long-term solution at the power forward spot.
