{"id":138309,"date":"2025-09-12T18:36:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/138309\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T18:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:36:08","slug":"nuggets-add-six-year-nba-veteran-center-in-three-team-g-league-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/138309\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuggets Add Six-Year NBA Veteran Center in Three-Team G League Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Denver Nuggets<\/a> have had one of the better offseasons in the NBA in 2025. <\/p>\n

Following a Western Conference Semifinals loss to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the Nuggets reloaded their roster and added critical depth.<\/p>\n

At the center position, it was evident that superstar Nikola Jokic needed valuable help, even with veteran journeyman DeAndre Jordan as his backup.<\/p>\n

Coach Adelman on the Nuggets adding Jonas Valan\u010di\u016bnas:<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the nights Nikola doesn\u2019t play, you have a legitimate starting center that we just happen to be lucky enough to have as our backup.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/DRRa7t7PXX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Katy Winge (@katywinge) July 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The team quickly acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings to bolster their backup center position and add to a group of proven veteran players that Denver acquired in the offseason.<\/p>\n

Now, the Grand Rapids Gold, the Nuggets’ G League affiliate, announced a trade that gives Denver some added frontcourt help in the case of an injury. <\/p>\n

“The Gold have acquired Moses Brown from the Westchester Knicks in a three-team trade deal,” the team announced via social media. <\/p>\n

The Gold have acquired Moses Brown from the Westchester Knicks in a three-team trade deal. \ud83d\udea8 pic.twitter.com\/K56UbqYqFa<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Grand Rapids Gold (@NBAGrandRapids) September 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The trade also involved the Sioux Falls Skyforce and included the acquisition of Bryson Warren and a 2026 first-round pick for the Westchester Knicks.<\/p>\n

Since going undrafted in 2019 out of UCLA, Brown has played for a handful of NBA teams<\/a>, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and the Dallas Mavericks again this past season. <\/p>\n

Kia Defensive Player of the Year Braxton Key highlights the 2024-25 NBA G League All-Defensive Team<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Ibou Badji, @WisconsinHerd<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc6 Moses Brown, @wcknicks<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc6 Braxton Key, @GLeagueWarriors<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc6 Isaiah Miller, @austin_spurs<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc6 Isaac Nogues, @RipCityRemix<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VWMoPYwHTL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

With Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas already on the roster, it is fair to question the move from an outside perspective, but let’s break this down. <\/p>\n

In 163 games played in the NBA, Brown has averaged<\/a> 5.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, with a 57.4 percent field goal percentage. However, other teams consistently give him a chance.<\/p>\n

Well, there is a reason for that. Brown is a very lanky and tall center<\/a>, with some athletic ability. His fundamentals are not up to par with those of a traditional center, but Brown has been effective in the G League over the past few years. <\/p>\n

HELLO \ud83d\udc4b @MosesBrown_<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/cuvo3O5iKP<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jpFZIej10F<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) September 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

During the 2024-25 G League season with the Westchester Knicks, he averaged 18.3 points and 16.6 rebounds per game, and was recognized with an NBA G League All-Defensive Team honor as well.<\/p>\n

Those stats are nothing to bat your eye at, and maybe that is exactly what Denver is seeing, too. <\/p>\n

Moses Brown in just 12 minutes off the bench:<\/p>\n

15 PTS | 6-8 FG | 4 REB | 1 BLK<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/ki9BBAPNQF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) November 25, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n

Last season, Brown signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks <\/a>due to their injuries, filling a temporary role at center. In that time, he averaged a solid 11.8 points and 7.8 rebounds in only 18.2 minutes per game.<\/p>\n

Is this a blockbuster move that transforms Denver? No, but it could be helpful for the team down the line. <\/p>\n

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