++Why DEN does this...++ Jokic has proven to be a regular season MVP, but underperformed in the Playoffs. They can also get out of Aaron Gordon's contract.

They pick up KCP's expiring. Porzingis is NOT Jokic, but he's 60% of him and the salaries match where it gets the trade convo started. Hachimura is a strong young prospects to pair up with Murray and Porter.

++Why WAS does this...++ Obviously, Jokic is a Top 7 player in the League and can make everyone better. Beal's re-signing will definitely be more justified and the two - if healthy - are an automatic 45 wins. This is a big risk, but could pay off in a larger reward if Jokic plays up to par as he's in his prime. They keep Avdija and allow him to develop his on-ball defense and mid-range with Jokic anchoring the middle.