The Denver Nuggets haven’t had quite the year they had hoped for in 2013-14. With a very difficult Western Conference and a slew of injuries, the Nuggets have struggled to a current record of 33 wins and 44 losses, giving them the 12th-worst record in the NBA.
Despite the current gloom in Denver, there is still reason to keep hope. Thanks to the 2011 trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks, Denver will receive the Knicks’ first-round pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
Good for Nuggets fans. The Knicks have also struggled this season, currently owning the 11th-worst record in the league. The Nuggets’ own pick, if not lower than the Knicks' pick, will go to the Orlando Magic, but regardless of what happens there, the Nuggets will keep the highest possible selection.
The 2014 NBA draft is poised to be one of the deeper drafts in recent history, and with the Nuggets more than likely selecting in the lottery, they will have a good chance at landing a legit contributor to their roster.
Denver has several promising young players, but other than the point guard spot, ably manned by Ty Law ...
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