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NBA fans react to the Denver Nuggets’ failed Paul George trade

NBA fans react to the Denver Nuggets’ failed Paul George trade

Before Paul George opted out of his contract with the LA Clippers and signed a max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, there were reports of a possible opt-in and trade scenario. The Golden State Warriors were the team most strongly linked to a potential deal for George in this scenario, but they were reportedly unwilling to part with Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski.

In a new report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburneit was revealed that the Denver Nuggets also inquired with the Clippers about a possible George deal.

Via Shelburne: “League sources said the Nuggets inquired about Paul George in the offseason, but the talks never escalated as Denver refused to talk about Braun, Watson or Strawther, and the Clippers weren’t interested in just taking back the future salary – probably the $147 million. owed to Porter and Zeke Nnaji.”

After losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, adding George would have given the Nuggets an All-Star to replace him in the starting lineup.

Paul George and Nikola Jokic

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) attempts a shot against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn images

NBA fans have reacted to Denver’s failed attempt to acquire George.

Via @statdefender: “The Owners and Calvin Booth are not serious about helping Jokic win another ring”

Via @CookedByRiley0: “Well they should have done that lol”

Via @Thr33ntheKeyPod: “makes sense, Nuggets are a team that needs depth, not to highlight talent.”

Via @worldofao: “With the second apron, you want to develop cheap talent into quality role players, but for Paul George that could be tough… I think he would have fit in really well here in Denver. They have a chip window.”

Via @a3_isaac: “Not a bad decision… they don’t give up their future for the present when they are already champions”

Similar to Golden State, it appears the Nuggets were unwilling to part with pieces they see as part of their future core.

George would theoretically have been a good fit in Denver next to Nikola Jokic, but there are certainly health and age concerns considering what he ultimately signed for in Philadelphia.

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