Originally Posted by
Ziggy
Getting Harris was a solid move for the Nuggets. It does a few things:
1. It gives Murray a mentor at the point guard position. Harris is known for his basketball acumen and ability to teach younger players.
2. It boosts the second unit by adding a pure point guard off of the bench. There has been a huge drop off when the starters go out. The bench has been giving up leads on a regular basis, forcing the starters to play more minutes than desired. Malone has talked about this.
3. It allows Barton to play off the ball when he comes in with the second unit.
The biggest problem with the trade is how to keep Craig. I'm wondering if the Nuggets will be looking at a buyout for either Faried or Aurther. Mudiay wasn't doing anything in Denver. He wasn't playing well. The Nuggets either had to trade him, set him on the end of the bench, or risk losing games in the middle of a playoff run to try to develop him. He had his chances. Some players just need a change of scenery.