The Denver Nuggets are the 2023 NBA champions, but as we've seen over the last five years, it's hard to go back-to-back. Find out who CoversJLo thinks is offering value to win the NBA Finals in 2024.
instantly makes it a contender, even if you surrounded those scorers with dirty pylons and rusty lawn chairs — which was pretty much what the Suns looked like in the end.
Phoenix was in rough shape when it lost to Denver in the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul was out , and center Deandre Ayton was battling through busted ribs, testing the puddle-like depth of the roster. And still they gave the Nuggets a go. We know CP3’s time in the desert is over, with the team floating trade offers before likely cutting him. And then Ayton’s name is involved in just about every possible trade scenario under the sun… for the Suns. Phoenix doesn’t have the picks to sweeten the pot, but is a desirable spot for some older free agents chasing glory.
There’s wiggle room in the ledger for Phoenix if it can dump some costs, especially Ayton’s salary. However, it’s not out of the question to see the Suns add veteran talent with plenty of tread left on the tires. Fred VanVleet or Khris Middleton would both fit in nicely. reuniting with KD in the desert? The buzz is out there if Irving was willing to take a pay cut to chase another title.
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