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5 teams that should trade for Paul Millsap

By Brad Berreman

Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) boxes out San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) boxes out San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in overtime at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Denver Nuggets

Windhorst and Stein have suggested Atlanta’s asking price may be a roadblock to a trade for Millsap, while also noting advanced trade talks with the Nuggets last summer.

With a 14-19 record, Denver is tied for eighth in the Western Conference right now and they have a lot of depth with little star power. Center Jusuf Nurkic has fallen out of coach Mike Malone’s rotation recently, and forward Kenneth Faried has been the subject of trade rumors off and on for seemingly forever. Shooting guard Will Barton could also be dangled as a trade chip, if only to make room for rookie Jamal Murray to play more.

Depending on how they view themselves this year, and perhaps into next season, the Nuggets seem to be well-positioned to consolidate some of their pieces into a deal for Millsap and match his salary. It may come down to a perceived chance to get Millsap to exercise his contract option for 2017-18, but the Nuggets can make a solid trade offer to the Hawks.

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