Unable to discover an effective co-existence for their two big men, the Nuggets opted to trade once-ballyhooed Jusuf Nurkic, who went to the playoffs with Portland while Denver did not.
Mar 28, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) posts up against Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports