Toronto Raptors Consider Flipping Bruce Brown to Contender; Denver Nuggets Express Interest in Reunion

In the aftermath of the Pascal Siakam trade that brought Bruce Brown to the Toronto Raptors from the Indiana Pacers, speculation is rife about the Raptors flipping Brown to a contender. NBA insiders Marc Stein and Chris Haynes, on the #thisleague Uncut podcast, shed light on the Denver Nuggets’ interest in bringing back Brown, a player integral to their previous championship run.

Chris Haynes disclosed, “I was told that the Denver Nuggets would love to have Bruce Brown back, but again, they’re in a similar situation like Milwaukee, where they just don’t have the picks to try to do that. But Bruce Brown knows how they feel, from what I’ve been told. That’s something to keep an eye on even down the road.”

Marc Stein corroborated the sentiment, acknowledging that the Nuggets are indeed interested in reacquiring Brown. However, both insiders emphasized the challenging nature of a potential trade due to Denver’s current lack of sufficient trade assets.

Despite the apparent hurdles in orchestrating a deal, the interest from the Nuggets in bringing back Brown underscores the impact he had during their championship campaign. Brown played a crucial role in Denver’s success, making his departure in free agency a notable loss for the team. While both parties would have preferred to continue their association, Brown secured a contract that exceeded Denver’s financial constraints, leading to his stint with the Indiana Pacers.

Now, as Brown becomes available once again, the Denver Nuggets reportedly have him on their radar, indicating a potential desire to reunite with the versatile player. Although the pathway to a trade remains unclear, the Nuggets remain interested in exploring the possibility if circumstances allow.