After the Nuggets got bounced by the Thunder in the playoffs, it was clear that some changes needed to be made. At the time, it seemed like the roster was largely stuck, and the only way to make meaningful changes was to sell off a promising young player like Peyton Watson. But the new front office was able to get creative and found ways to upgrade while keeping P-Wat in tow.
This has already proven to be a blessing as Watson is off to a great start and brings a different type of dynamic to the roster that would otherwise be missing.