Thunderous Intentions
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2018 NBA Mock Draft first round plus OKC Thunder picks

By Tamberlyn Richardson

TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's Slovenian Luka Doncic (R) celebrates with team mate Real Madrid's French forward Fabien Causeur their team's 85-80 win in the Euroleague Final Four finals basketball match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at The Stark Arena in Belgrade on May 20, 2018. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's Slovenian Luka Doncic (R) celebrates with team mate Real Madrid's French forward Fabien Causeur their team's 85-80 win in the Euroleague Final Four finals basketball match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at The Stark Arena in Belgrade on May 20, 2018. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Miles Bridges poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. E (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

14. player. 73. . SF/PF. Villanova. Miles Bridges

Team needs:

The Nuggets are pretty set in the frontcourt but will be in need of adding depth to the wings and backcourt. It feels appropriate given how close the team came to making the playoffs that they would still have access to a quality piece to add to their extremely deep roster. That said, several free agents are also wings who’ll be potentially leaving Denver this summer, so perfect time to stock up on adding more depth.

There will be several viable options still on the board when the Nuggets select, and arguably a few better suited for the wing/small forward position. However, Bridges offers several appealing qualities that may push him over the top.

First, he can play either forward position, second, his toolbox is brimming with assets including the ability to pass, create, and rebound. But, arguably and most importantly he can guard one through five. For a squad who excelled offensively, but struggled defensively this is a trait that can’t be overlooked.

Full preview: Miles Bridges the sophomore sensation

Free Agents:

Picks in 2018 NBA Draft:

First Round: 14th

Second Round: 43rd, 58th

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