The Denver Nuggets are a good team, but it’s difficult to make the argument that they’re a great team right now. Nikola Jokic is awesome, but the formula around him hasn’t worked as well as it needs to in order to win another championship.

Could the Nuggets solve that with a trade?

The December 15th unofficial trade opening ceremonies will kick off in just a few days, and there are reports of players like Zach LaVine, Jimmy Butler, and Brandon Ingram available on the market. Do any of those players get Denver closer to a title?

There’s only one way to find out, but it’s way more complicated than most fans believe.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes into the Pickaxe and Roll mailbag, answering questions asked by viewers about the Denver Nuggets 2024-25 NBA season. Ryan discusses Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and others, including trade conversations. Could the Nuggets make a trade that keeps them in the championship contenders circle?

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