5 Easy Steps To Fix The Denver Nuggets Going Into 2015-16

5 Easy Steps To Fix The Denver Nuggets Going Into 2015-16

By Kareem Gantt

July 7, 2015

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5 Easy Steps To Fix The Denver Nuggets Going Into 2015-16

Denver Nuggets — It was surreal seeing the Denver Nuggets slide last season. The team that was once a perennial playoff contender is now firmly in rebuilding mode. Here are the five ways the Nuggets can rebuild and be competitive next season.

It was surreal seeing the Denver Nuggets slide last season. The team that was once a perennial playoff contender is now firmly in rebuilding mode. Here are the five ways the Nuggets can rebuild and be competitive next season.

5. Trade Away Ty Lawson

Ty Lawson

5. Trade Away Ty Lawson

Ty Lawson — Lawson has been the heart and soul of the Nuggets for the past few seasons, but now that Denver is rebuilding, this is not the best situation for him. It’s time for the Nuggets to deal him away for pieces that will aid them in their future.

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Lawson has been the heart and soul of the Nuggets for the past few seasons, but now that Denver is rebuilding, this is not the best situation for him. It’s time for the Nuggets to deal him away for pieces that will aid them in their future.

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4. Buy Into Mike Malone

Mike Malone

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4. Buy Into Mike Malone

Mike Malone — Malone was a solid coach in Sacramento who was betrayed by the front office there. Now in Denver, the team must buy into his system because if they do, he can produce some amazing results down the road.

Malone was a solid coach in Sacramento who was betrayed by the front office there. Now in Denver, the team must buy into his system because if they do, he can produce some amazing results down the road.

3. Keep Kenneth Faried Happy

Kenneth Faried

3. Keep Kenneth Faried Happy

Kenneth Faried — Let’s face it, Faried is not going to be happy playing for a rebuilding Denver team next season, but he is one of the centerpieces to their future. The Nugget brass has to do everything they can to keep him interested in staying in Denver.

Let’s face it, Faried is not going to be happy playing for a rebuilding Denver team next season, but he is one of the centerpieces to their future. The Nugget brass has to do everything they can to keep him interested in staying in Denver.

2. Figure Out More Plays for Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari

2. Figure Out More Plays for Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari — Gallinari is their most skilled offensive player, and the Nuggets are going to need every point they can get from him. Malone and his coaching staff have to draw up plays that will utilize his skills, and allow him to blossom into the go-to scorer that he’s capable of being.

Gallinari is their most skilled offensive player, and the Nuggets are going to need every point they can get from him. Malone and his coaching staff have to draw up plays that will utilize his skills, and allow him to blossom into the go-to scorer that he’s capable of being.

1. Turn the Offense Over to Emmanuel Mudiay

Mudiay Emmanuel

1. Turn the Offense Over to Emmanuel Mudiay

Mudiay Emmanuel — Mudiay is their prized rookie, and the Nuggets should see right from the gate how well he can produce in big minutes. It’s not like Denver is going to the playoffs or anything.

Mudiay is their prized rookie, and the Nuggets should see right from the gate how well he can produce in big minutes. It’s not like Denver is going to the playoffs or anything.

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