Despite losing starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, the Denver Nuggets remain one of the best teams in the NBA. Led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets will be in contention as long as he’s on the court.

Star point guard Jamal Murray has been a great co-star alongside Jokic since Denver’s rise to contender status, but with his contract situation still unresolved, some have wondered if the 2023 NBA champion will stay with the Nuggets long-term.

Denver has expressed optimism about extending Murray, but it hasn’t happened yet. If the team has reservations about his durability, could a trade be on the cards?

In a recent hypothetical business proposal, Rohan Raman of the Atlanta Hawks on SI created a scenario in which Murray lands with the Miami Heat.

The Atlanta Hawks host: Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson, Nikola Jovic, Peyton Watson, 2026 2nd round pick (via Miami Heat), 2031 1st round pick (top 5 protected, via Denver Nuggets)

Miami Heat receives: Jamal Murray, DeAndre Hunter, Garrison Mathews, 2025 1st round pick (protected 1-12, via Sacramento)

The Denver Nuggets host: Tyler Herro, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller, Pelle Larsson, 2026 1st round pick (unprotected, via Miami Heat), 2031 1st round pick (unprotected, via Miami Heat)

Jimmy Butler and Jamal Murray

February 29, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) guards during the first quarter at Ball Arena. / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

As Raman pointed out, this is a hypothetical business scenario and none of the teams involved are considering doing it.

For Atlanta, this trade would bolster their rebuilding/rebuilding effort with young players like Jovic and Watson while adding draft picks. For Denver, they would get point production with Herro in addition to three other players and draft compensation. Finally, for Miami, they would get a champion point guard in Murray to pair with Jimmy Butler.

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