The Denver Nuggets currently have a pick in each of the two rounds of the 2026 NBA draft, including the 26th pick in the first round and the 49th pick in the second round. Will they use them? Will they trade them? Let's talk about the possible draft picks who might be available to Denver, including Morez Johnson Jr. Morez Johnson Jr. is a powerful frontcourt player who is nimble enough to handle switchable defense as a 4 while having the wingspan and strength to handle the 5. He has good timing on his blocks and is hard to move off his spot by a player of any size, and he is unafraid when defending out to the three-point line. He moves his feet well for a big man on the perimeter, walls off the baseline well, and gets deflections with that large wingspan of his. Morez can play a small-ball five (which is nice for the Nuggets) but he's not limited to that, as he played next to a seven-footer in Aday Mara and has dunker-spot capabilities also. 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals per game are good, but it's his willingness to step up and stop guard penetration, wing cuts, and centers trying to back into the paint that should make him so valuable in the NBA. There isn't a defensive job he's not willing to take on. 16.6 rebounds per 100 possessions is nice, but it's the way he pays attention to the shot and gets his positioning right on the carom that makes me a believer in his ability to do it when there is more NBA size on the opposing team. His strength pays off in the screens he sets, but it's his willingness to transition from screens to rolls or rebounds, then run the whole court repeatedly that I really like. He's a good helpside blocker because he's always looking to make a play – which sometimes gets him into foul trouble but much like with Spencer Jones I would rather have him on my team than against it. The Nuggets would likely need to move up to secure him, but if they were able to do so would his skillset be able to help them? Morez Johnson Jr. is a talented player who could bring a lot of value to the Denver Nuggets. He has the ability to play both the 4 and 5 positions, and his defensive skills are impressive. He is also a good rebounder and has the ability to run the court. If the Nuggets are able to move up and select him, he could be a great addition to their team.
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