Mile High Sports

● By Ryan Blackburn
As the Denver Nuggets prepare for the 2022 NBA Draft on June 23rd, every outlet is beginning to share their takes about the prospects available in this class. From the top of the draft to the second round to undrafted free agents, there are several ways for NBA teams to improve their rosters around draft time. Young, dynamic talent is important for a number reasons. For the Nuggets, last year’s 26th overall pick Bones Hyland helped revitalize Denver’s bench and served as a battery of energy for the entire organization. He should continue to be impactful for several years to come, even though he wasn’t expected to be a first round draft pick. This year, the 2022 NBA Draft class is littered with interesting players. A wing-heavy class that features talent up and down the draft board, the Nuggets should have plenty of options with their 21st overall pick. They may choose to trade up, trade down, or trade out of the draft entirely too, and almost every potential outcome is justifiable.

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