After a highly promising season that ended in sheer disappointment, it's definitely fair to say that the Denver Nuggets need to find help for league MVP Nikola Jokic. Granted they did take a big hit near the end of season when star point guard Jamal Murray tore his ACL. However, during their series against the Suns, they were completely outplayed, outscored, and out-defended every step of the way and just weren't playing with any type of energy, effort, or desperation.

This in turn created more work for Jokic, who already was carrying a massive load for the team with Murray not being in the Nuggets lineup. In spite of his incredible MVP season, playoff triple-doubles, and all the incredible individual accolades, Jokic needs a stronger supporting cast that will help him propel this team to the promised land. On that note, let's take a look at three trades the Nuggets must pursue this offseason in order to fulfill these needs.

Avery Bradley

After not having been much of a factor at all this season due to being sidelined with various injuries and COVID, Avery Bradley could make a huge comeback next year and be the defensive spark plug for a title contender in need of a battle-tested playoff veteran.  Enter the Nuggets, an injury-riddled, championship hopeful that just had their season end in disappointing fashion who are looking for depth in their backcourt.

With Bradley in the mix for them, they would have the perfect backcourt mate to a healthy Murray. Having the ability to cover point guards, shooting guards, and even at times small forwards, Bradley can certainly provide this Nuggets team with the defensive tenacity and hustle that they were sorely missing in this year's playoffs. He would also be able to contribute very impactful minutes for them on the offensive end as he would be an ideal combo guard to run their half-court offense.

On the flip side, he would excel at shooting guard, which would be crucial when they need another scoring threat outside of Jokic, Murray, and Porter Jr. People seem to have forgotten that in the pre-COVID world Bradley was a key component of the Lakers success late in the regular season and was their best perimeter defender outside of James and Davis. By trading for Bradley, the Nuggets would acquire a hard-nosed, gritty veteran that this young squad would certainly benefit from having around, especially come playoff time.

Kevin Love

Currently stuck in a no-win scenario in Cleveland, Kevin Love is far removed from his days as the All-Star power forward of the star-studded Cavaliers team that made four straight finals appearances and won the 2016 NBA title. With the Nuggets, he would get the fresh start that he deserves while providing highly impactful minutes to a young, contending team that could use his veteran leadership.

Having Love in this Nuggets lineup could make him and Jokic the best big-man passing duo since Vlade Divac and Chris Webber, or more recently Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol. Through his size, rebounding, and incredible outlet passing, the Nuggets would become a more up-tempo and efficient scoring unit.

Between his and Jokic's scoring and passing abilities and the athletic wings on their roster, the Nuggets really could take off with this move. The only downside would be that he's got a hefty contract and has been plagued with injuries the past couple of seasons, but with a new culture and possibly being traded for the right price, Love could really do wonders for the Nuggets.

Zach LaVine

A young and explosive talent on a Chicago Bulls team that has been in complete disarray over the last five seasons, Zach LaVine is long overdue for the opportunity to pursue an NBA championship. In Denver, he would join an exciting and talented young squad that will be able to contend for better half of this decade.

LaVine would be in a starting lineup that consists of Jokic, Murray, Gordon, and Porter Jr. With him at shooting guard they would definitely be able to get over the hump and reach the NBA finals. He would give them the flexibility to go big or small and create all types of mismatches on the offensive end, especially given his slashing ability and lights-out shooting that he can get going on any given night.

Something else to consider is that he's a scrappy defender and one of the best two-way guards in the league. With his size and versatility, he is able to play shooting guard or small forward and provide them with a great lob threat on fast break opportunities. LaVine gives the Nuggets the exact type of versatile skill set that complements Jokic and gets him the help he needs while they await Murray's return to full strength.

It's important to note that this trade seems highly unlikely at this point. LaVine is the Bulls' franchise superstar and they don't plan on giving him up. It would have to take quite the trade haul in order for the Nuggets to actually get him. However, one can dream.

In conclusion, these are all bold moves for the Nuggets to make, but they are the right moves to make to keep them afloat in the ultra-competitive western conference and provide Jokic with the help he needs. Yes, Murray has been out and injured all year long, but outside of that, they do not have a lot of depth and firepower that can lessen the offensive load for Jokic.