Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth explains why he traded Bones Hyland
“I knew you couldn’t have two guys that couldn’t guard, and we couldn’t have two guys that were young and kind of more ‘me guys.’ Mike makes $30 million. He’s one of the best shooters in the NBA. So, Bones, there’s no place for you.”
The Nuggets lost just two players from their postseason rotation and have added reinforcements to replace them. But most important, all of their core pieces are locked in, including Nikola Jokic, a two-time MVP and one-time Finals MVP, who, at 28, is arguably still ascending. The Joker can be a free agent after the 2026-27 season, and thus far, no one has found a way to neutralize his unique skill set. This is, in part, because of the meticulously constructed roster that surrounds him, with a balance of offense and defense, veteran presences, and young talent to accentuate his rare abilities.
Gilbert Arenas says Carmelo Anthony is a more skilled scorer than Kevin Durant
“You would go Melo because he had 4-level, 5-level scoring…there’s posting up and iso player. Melo posted up and iso player. When it comes to who is the most complete scorer? I’m gonna say Melo”
