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Nuggets journal: MPJ having a ball in Brooklyn, trade rumors and other NBA topics
- Porter Jr. has become the Nets’ focal point, averaging high touches and scoring as he adapts to a new role.
- Brooklyn has emphasized MPJ’s ball-handling role, with his touches peaking among the league’s top players.
- The piece notes the Clippers’ struggles and injuries, contrasting them with Lakers’ continued success.
- The Western Conference is evaluated as more open, with OKC potentially reaching 70 wins and a shifting playoff landscape.
- Eventful trade deadlines loom as teams weigh big moves, including Trae Young and Anthony Davis staying or moving.
- Detroit’s surprising 15-2 start makes its next moves particularly intriguing for roster upgrades.
- Injury trends dominate discussions, with calf strains and other injuries influencing awards and lineup decisions.
- The piece highlights potential trade targets like Trey Murphy III and MPJ as possible fits for playoff runs.
- The analysis suggests the Nuggets’ roster may still evolve, with an eye on secondary ball-handling support.
- The piece closes with gratitude for Denver Post leadership and a nod to future Nuggets coverage.
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