Nuggets can feel better about letting Tim Hardaway Jr. walk

Jordanna Clark of Nugg Love argues the Denver Nuggets should not regret losing Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency following his slow start with the Miami Heat. After spending one successful season in Denver, Hardaway signed a one-year, $6 million deal with Miami. However, he is averaging just 5.8 points while shooting 26.5 percent from three-point range through the early stretch of the season.

Hardaway's struggles led Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra to bench him after just seven minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers. The writer notes that while the Nuggets miss perimeter shooting, Hardaway's slump and defensive issues in Miami validate Denver's decision not to overextend financially to retain him.