With just hours until the 2017 NBA Draft, rumors surrounding prospects, teams, and trade assets are spreading around social media like wildfire.
The Denver Nuggets currently hold the 13th, 49th, and 51st picks in the draft, but that could change, according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express.
Sources say one team that to keep an eye on is Denver. The Nuggets have a history of making draft-night trades. Could potentially move down.
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 22, 2017
If Denver were to move down in the draft, it could play out nicely for them. As it stands, Zach Collins is one prospect Denver could be targeting at 13, but other than him, other players that fit the Nuggets needs can be found later in the first round.
Potential Nuggets draft targets like TJ Leaf, and OG Anunoby are not projected to be drafted until the late teens or early 20s. This situation presents an intriguing opportunity for Denver to trade back and acquire an asset while still getting a player they like, with Portland, Houston, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Los Angeles (Lakers), and Atlanta all reportedly potentially considering trying to move up into the 10-14 range.
The draft begins at 5 p.m. MDT on ESPN.
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