NBA fans have been buzzing about the failed trade attempt that could have sent Paul George to the Denver Nuggets. Reports reveal that while Denver expressed interest in George before he joined the Philadelphia 76ers, the discussions didn’t progress. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne noted that the Nuggets were unwilling to trade key young players like Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, or Julian Strawther, which the LA Clippers wanted in exchange, beyond simply offloading salary. The Clippers were uninterested in a deal centered solely around contracts like Michael Porter Jr.’s $147 million or Zeke Nnaji’s.
Denver fans have had mixed reactions on social media:
Some, like @statdefender, felt the Nuggets missed a big opportunity, arguing management wasn’t serious about supporting star Nikola Jokic’s pursuit of another championship.
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Others, such as @Thr33ntheKeyPod, defended the decision, noting the team needs depth over a single star to maintain their championship window.
@a3_isaac agreed with Denver’s approach, saying it makes sense not to mortgage the future when they’re already in title contention.
