While the nuggets are getting ready to play Game 4 of the Finals, their leaders are still busy behind the scenes, because ESPN indicates that they have reached an agreement with their counterparts in Thunder for a transfer.
In details, denver sends its first round of Draft 2029 (with protection, not yet communicated) to Oklahoma Citywho is parting ways with his 37th Draft 2023 pick, his second round of Draft 2024 and his “least favorable” first round of Draft 2024, since OKAY had four picks in the 2024 Draft (his own, the Rockets protected Top 4, the Clippers and the Jazz protected Top 10).
As a result, the Nuggets will hold two draft picks this year (#37 and #40), while the Thunder will also hold two (#12 and #50). A way for the NBA finalists to strengthen themselves at a lower cost or to have bargaining chips, while the franchise of theOklahoma continues to amass future first draft rounds…
