As the NBA trade deadline approaches, several NBA teams are looking for a way to improve their roster, whether a preparation for the NBA Playoffs or for the next season. The Denver Nuggets are one of the teams known for sending quality players to the trade block and that includes the name of Kenneth Faried.
Kenneth Faried has been in the NBA trade rumors in the past week as the Nuggets are trying to improve their roster. According to the Fox Sports, the Nuggets are still pursuing Paul Millsap from the Hawks and has been dealing Kenneth Faried.
The Nuggets are now in search of star players that would play along with the improving Nikola Jokić. Paul Millsap could possibly be the man that they are looking for to add scoring depth to their frontcourt.
The Nuggets are reportedly shopping Kenneth Faried, Jusuf Nurkic and Danilo Gallinari. The team is willing to let go of theses players in exchange of Paul Millsap from the Atlanta Hawks.
This season, Kenneth Faried's numbers are significantly declining compared to his previous NBA seasons. Faried is now averaging his career low 9.5 points while playing around 22 minutes per contest.
Meanwhile, Paul Millsap could be a great addition to the Denver Nuggets if acquired. Millsap has a similar defensive stats to Faried, but is scoring way better. Millsap averages a career-high 17.9 points while shooting for about 42% from the field.
The Nuggets could build a great frontcourt tandem with Paul Millsap and Nikola Jokic. Having both would provide a better inside scoring while stretching the floor for better driving lane for the wingman.
On the other hand, the Atlanta Hawks would also have great players to add if the NBA trade pushed through. Faried would add athleticism to the team while Gallinari could fill the position vacated by Kyle Korver.
A report from Hashtag Basketball said that the Phoenix Suns is also a potential trade suitor for the Nuggets. Farid, Gallinari and Wilson Chandler are suggested to be a great package in exchange for the young stars TJ warren and Marquese Chriss.
All these are still hanging in the NBA trade rumors until today. NBA teams still has a lot of time to think and plan for a great deal until February 23rd.