Dalton Knecht could be the ideal partner for Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets, after being kicked off the championship race, are focusing on building their squad for next season, with Dalton Knecht of the Los Angeles Lakers as one of the ideal targets for any winter trades. You would anticipate Knecht to go somewhere else at the beginning of the next season because his shooting did not offset his defensive issues for the Lakers. The most likely scenario is for him to be part of a deal that gives them a center, and the Nuggets may attempt to intervene.

Unlike Knecht, Royce O'Neal of the Phoenix Suns and Keon Ellis of the Sacramento Kings are both competent defenders as well. The Nuggets' defense was also a bit of a problem this season, so these two would assist with two of their issues. The Nuggets are allegedly reluctant to split up their championship core, so it will be intriguing to watch what changes they ultimately make this summer.