The Denver Nuggets are going into the offseason with disappointment after a first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs, losing 4-2. Denver was the 3rd seed in the Western Conference at the end of the regular season with a 54-28 record. 

After the early exit in the playoffs, the Nuggets will look to move around pieces in their roster in an attempt to bring them back to championship contention.  Denver holds the 26th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, there's a chance a Duke star could fall to them. 

According to Brett Siegel, the Nuggets could be looking to trade Cameron Johnson this offseason. Johnson, 30, brings shooting and defense on the wing, standing at 6'8". In 2025-2026, he shot 43 percent from three-point range, but he only played 54 games. 

Siegel also mentioned that the Nuggets are in jeopardy of losing Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency. Hardaway Jr. is a player who also brings a lot of shooting to Denver's offense, shooting 40.7 percent from three. 

Duke guard Isaiah Evans shot 38 percent from downtown in his two seasons with the Blue Devils. Evans is 6'6" and could provide some versatility with the Nuggets on the perimeter as he's a player who can score on all three levels. 

Evans evolved into a bigger role during his sophomore year at Duke. His points per game average jumped from 6.8 to 15, and while his three-point percentage went down, that was because of a higher amount of shots attempted per game. 

If the Nuggets do select Isaiah Evans, the ideal plan would be to pair him up with Peyton Watson on the perimeter, assuming they bring back Watson in free agency this summer. 

If the Nuggets were to move on from Cameron Johnson and Tim Hardaway Jr. this summer, there is a chance Isaiah Evans gets significant playing time sooner rather than later. 

An issue Denver will have to navigate is a tight salary cap. Trading Cameron Johnson could alleviate some pressure on the front office to free up space. While Hardaway Jr. was reliable on the perimeter, he is 34 years old, and it may be better to let him walk to bring in a new player who can shoot just as well as him from three. 

Evans and the Nuggets could be a good fit, considering where their roster is at the moment and what he brings to the table.