Did the Nuggets Make the Right Move Trading Down in the NBA Draft?

Shapiro and Piro

Did the Nuggets Make the Right Move Trading Down in the NBA Draft?

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Published on Jun 24, 2026, 8:57:35 PM
Total time: 00:18:25

Episode Description
The Denver Nuggets made one of the most interesting moves of the NBA Draft, trading the No. 26 overall pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for the No. 35 pick and two future second-round picks. Was it the right move? Shapiro and Piro break down the trade, what the Nuggets gained by moving down, the value of the extra draft capital, and whether Denver made the best decision for a team trying to maximize Nikola Jokić's championship window.
 
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