Free agency opened on July 1, and while 29 teams around the league have made an effort to improve, the Nuggets have stood still. They could use an upgrade at multiple positions, but we’re focused on possible big men.
No. 3 – Darrell Arthur
The Nuggets could bring back unrestricted free agent, Darrell Arthur. Arthur averaged 6.6 points on 17 minutes a game for the Nuggets in 2014-15. Arthur experimented with expanding his jump shot last season and was successful in lengthening his range to the top of the key, though he still struggles from behind the three-point arc. New coach Michael Malone’s philosophy is defensively-oriented and Arthur was the Nuggets best defender this past season. Arthur is a bit of a ball-stopper who tends to settle for contested jumpers, but he is a plus defender, a good teammate, and a solid rotational piece. Plus, he rocks the double zero on the back of his jersey, which is awesome. According to the Denver Post’s Chris Dempsey, “the Nuggets and unrestricted free agent Darrell Arthur have been in productive talks about a new contract… no deal, however, is imminent.”
