The Nuggets could play a major part in this wild NBA offseason — if they so desire. They have a cadre of talented players in both their early and late 20s, with substantial NBA Draft assets and salary cap space to make even more possibilities. They may choose to wait on major action, as there is plenty of incentive for patience with a young team. Even if this is not their summer, though, it is worth knowing what the Nuggets have and where they could be going. Let’s take a look at their free agents, salary cap space and assets for this summer before breaking down what needs to be done. Potential free agents: Darrell Arthur ($3 million player option), D.J. Augustin (unrestricted), Joffrey Lauvergne (non-guaranteed), JaKarr Sampson (non-guaranteed), Mike Miller (unrestricted) and Axel Toupane (non-guaranteed). Likely cap space: $30.4 million. Realistic maximum cap space (using $94.4 million estimate): $31.4 million. 2016 NBA Draft assets: No. 7, No. 15 (from the Rockets), No. 19 (from the Trail Blazers), No. 53 (from the Hornets) and No. 56 (from the Thunder). Over the past few summers, Denver has flown under the radar on its way to becoming one of the league’s most fascinating young teams. That low profile could end this summer, as the Nuggets can make some serious moves with their combination of talented players, draft assets and cap space. The linchpin of Denver’s summer may be Danilo Gallinari. The skilled but often-injured Italian forward agreed to a rare renegotiation and extension last summer, which raised his 2015-16 salary (like some have advocated for Stephen Curry) while adding $15 million for 2016-17 and a $16 million player option for 2017-18. That means that Gallinari can be a free agent as soon as next summer despite agreeing to an extension less than a year ago. - See more at: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/new...lo-gallinari-trade/1f21bitb2c5x81pkfykmy9dqxf
