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The Nuggets' rationale for putting Bones Hyland on the trade block may be clear, but he still could bring a ton of value in a trade.

The Raptors are sellers, so why should they get involved in a potential trade for Bones Hyland? However, the Timberwolves have been playing inspired basketball as of late, so they may not be too willing to trade away a player who has been instrumental in their solid stretch over the past few weeks. However, with Bones Hyland’s reported availability, the Suns should jump all over the chance to add a point guard that could potentially be starting-caliber. [The Nuggets’ rationale](https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-why-nuggets-bones-hyland-suddenly-became-such-a-likely-trade-candidate-before-deadline) for putting Hyland on the trade block is clear. [trading away backup point guard Bones Hyland](https://clutchpoints.com/rumor-nuggets-surprising-trade-stance-on-bones-hyland) as an avenue to plug in more pressing needs in their lineup at the moment. The Denver Nuggets are rolling at the moment, and they look every bit the part of a championship contender.

Chris Haynes: Sources: My @NBAonTNT report on Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland being open to a trade to secure a larger role elsewhere:Source: Twitter ...

For some reason, the 6-foot-3 combo guard decided to remove the Nuggets from his Twitter bio. I don’t really care](https://thednvr.com/1-on-1-with-bones-hyland-his-thoughts-on-the-latest-trade-rumors/). Whatever happens, happens. How do you deal with those rumors? What do you think of that? 9 buzzer,” according to [2:37 PM](https://twitter.com/JDumasReports/status/1620506674200186880) [Michael Singer](https://twitter.com/msinger)@ [msinger](https://twitter.com/msinger) It’ll likely be the last event he represents the organization in as I’m told the Nuggets are looking to move Hyland for a veteran. Bones Hyland will represent the Nuggets in the NBA’s Jordan Rising Stars Challenge. Malone’s really going for this one, cutting Bones and Zeke out of the 2nd half rotation. Two defensive minded starters staggering with the bench. He adds he supports each of his players.

Hyland ended Tuesday's 122-113 victory over the Pelicans with two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist in five minutes.

Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland has become a surprising name to emerge in NBA trade rumors. Could the Spurs take a chance on him?

On the other hand, this team wants to be able to reach the NBA Finals. The Nuggets are interested in competing in the Finals this season and they might not think Bones Hyland will be able to do so. Although a player can be talented – if they are truly worthy of a championship rotation, that is a deceivingly high bar.

Nuggets guard Bones Hyland would be open to a trade that allows him to secure a larger role on a new team, Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report stated during ...

[Retweet](http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoopsrumors.com%2F2023%2F02%2Fnorthwest-notes-hyland-gordon-towns-blazers.html&text=Northwest+Notes%3A+Hyland%2C+Gordon%2C+Towns%2C+Blazers)2 [Share](#)0 [Send via email](#)0 However, the team’s “full expectation” is that Towns will return at some point this season, Connelly added. [Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer](https://www.theringer.com/nba/2023/2/1/23580716/nba-trade-deadline-damian-lillard-blazers). O’Connor considers what moves Portland can make around star point guard [Damian Lillard](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/lillada01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr)to become a contender, arguing that center [Jusuf Nurkic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nurkiju01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr)is a weak link and that the team should be open to the idea of moving any of [Anfernee Simons](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/simonan01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr), [Josh Hart](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hartjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr), and [Shaedon Sharpe](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/sharpsh01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr)if the return is right. He’s tied for seventh among Nuggets players in minutes per game, but is one of the team’s top five scorers with 12.1 PPG. “I hope I make it.” [Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4140490/2023/01/31/aaron-gordon-exclusive-interview-nuggets/), Nuggets forward [Aaron Gordon](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gordoaa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr)spoke about the importance of continuity in Denver, his experience playing alongside [Nikola Jokic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jokicni01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr), and the odds of earning his first All-Star nod. [Karl-Anthony Towns](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/townska01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr), who remains out indefinitely due to his calf injury, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said on Tuesday during a radio appearance on KFAN 100.3 ( [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/DaneMooreNBA/status/1620540086852149248)via Dane Moore). [Bones Hyland](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hylanbo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-01_bbr) would be open to a trade that allows him to secure a larger role on a new team, Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report stated during Tuesday night’s broadcast of the Pelicans/Nuggets game in Denver ( [Twitter video link](https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1620666320009441280)). [said last Friday](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/01/nuggets-gauging-bones-hylands-value.html) that “occasional clashes” between Hyland and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone were a factor in Denver’s willingness to gauge his trade market, while Marc Stein [alluded this week](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/01/steins-latest-thybulle-kings-hyland-raptors-kyrie.html) to “tensions” about the second-year guard’s playing time. - After resetting their roster last season with a series of major trades, the Trail Blazers – tied for 11th in the West with a 24-26 record – seem to be back in no-man’s land, writes “It would mean a lot to me,” Gordon said of the All-Star possibility.

Denver drafted Hyland with the 26th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

As a young guard with a seemingly high upside, Hyland could prove to be one of the more intriguing players available across the league. He was recently [named as a participant](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2023-jordan-rising-stars-paolo-banchero-scoot-henderson-josh-giddey-headline-all-star-weekend-showcase/) in the Rising Stars Game for the second consecutive season. Other suitors are likely to emerge in the coming days leading up to the deadline. Nuggets second-year guard [Bones Hyland](/nba/players/3142298/bones-hyland/) is one of the players "likely" to get moved, according to Marc Stein. [Denver Nuggets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DEN/denver-nuggets/) are currently the top team in the Western Conference, but they could still make some roster tweaks before the upcoming [NBA](/nba/) trade deadline on Feb. If Denver does decide to move on from Hyland, the young guard won't be angry.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and his staff have been selected to coach Team LeBron at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday ...

Malone also coached Team LeBron in the 2019 All-Star Game in Charlotte. His usage of Aaron Gordon, in particular, has been pleasant to watch as the veteran has molded himself into a brilliant defender and an efficient scorer. The selection process as to who would coach each of the All-Star teams was simple.

Michael Malone might coach Nikola Jokic in the All-Star Game. He might get the rare chance to coach against him, too. Malone and the staff of the Denver ...

Malone will coach Team LeBron — the team that will be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James — in the Feb. Larry Brown had the job in 1977 and George Karl had it in 2010. Jokic, the Nuggets’ center and two-time reigning NBA MVP — and certainly a candidate to make it three in a row — is the only Denver player who’ll start. There’s some teams that are dying for the All-Star break and can’t wait to go to Cancun,” Malone said. Malone and the Nuggets’ staff were locked into the All-Star trip Wednesday night when Portland defeated Memphis. Malone and the staff of the Denver Nuggets have clinched their trip to Salt Lake City for All-Star weekend.

Feb. 1—Where good news shines Will the Nuggets trade Bones Hyland? Only Calvin Booth knows — but you can check out Hyland at the NBA's Jordan Rising Stars ...

But, hey, it's still a nice honor for Malone. He and his coaching staff have led the Nuggets to the best record in the Western Conference at the unofficial ...

He and his coaching staff have led the Nuggets to the best record in the Western Conference at the unofficial halfway point of the season. That means that [Boston Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) coach Joe Mazzulla will lead Team [Giannis antetokounmpo](/nba/players/2067655/giannis-antetokounmpo/), and Malone, as of Wednesday's [Memphis Grizzlies](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MEM/memphis-grizzlies/) loss, has officially clinched the right to coach Team LeBron. There will be plenty of pressure on Malone this time around, as James has built up a 5-0 record as a captain in the new All-Star voting format.

Team LeBron finally has its coach for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, with the league giving the honor to Nuggets sideline boss Michael Malone.

They will be hosting the reigning NBA champions this coming Thursday with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors coming to town. The Nuggets are coming off a 122-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Tuesday to also snap out of a two-game skid. The Nuggets currently lead the West with a 35-16 record, three games better than everyone else in the conference.