The Denver Nuggets made another roster move, waiving Jonas Valančiūnas and bringing in Marvin Bagley. The decision came after a short, disappointing stint for Valančiūnas, who never seemed to find his footing in Denver’s system.
Dover and James Merilatt, analysts for Denver Sports, argue that Valančiūnas was doomed from the start. They point to coach David Adelman’s failure to use him correctly. The big man’s skills, they say, were mismatched with the team’s offensive schemes.
Bagley, on the other hand, might be a better fit. He’s younger, more athletic, and can run the floor. But the bigger issue looms: the Michael Porter Jr. situation. The pieces Denver got back in that trade haven’t clicked. Jonas is gone. Bagley feels more like a patch than a solution.
The Nuggets are searching for consistency. Their bench has been a weak spot all season. Bagley’s energy could help, but it’s unclear if he can stay healthy or adapt quickly.
Fans are left wondering what’s next. The front office is clearly trying to shake things up. Whether these moves lead to improvement or just more questions remains to be seen.
