Denver Nuggets: What to Expect

The Nuggets offseason has been controversial, to say the least. The most notable transaction has to be swap the Marcus Camby for what plenty of Denver fans see as nothing. In reality, we have traded a big asset for some cap space, possibly triggered by an upset Stan Kroenke sick of paying luxury tax for a team that is continuously being knocked out of the first round. The trade opens the door to numerous trades and makes the Nuggets valuable trading partners for any team wanting to trim salaries. The other trades have been role players for minimum contracts. They picked up former Nugget Chris Andersen, fresh off a two year drug ban. IMO, this was a great pick up as he fills the shoes of Eddie Najera and only sign a one-year minimum contract. High reward, low risk. Dahntay Jones was another minor signing by the Nuggets, after his dominating performance in the summer league. Jones will probably be a solid player in Denver's second unit as a swing man and as a scorer. The remaining move the ... (link)