Nuggets Cut Costs with Draft Trade

The Denver Nuggets just pulled off a savvy, money-saving trade—swapping their 26th pick for the 35th, a second-round pick, and two future second-rounders. The move helps them avoid luxury tax penalties by shedding salary tied to Zeke Nnaji’s contract, while also slashing draft costs: the 26th pick costs over $3M, the 35th just $1.3M. With eyes on affordable young talent and minimum deals, this isn’t just roster-building—it’s budget-smart basketball. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79a3fa5e5a3cb8fa