Kiz: The Nuggets woke up Monday morning with a 27-12 record, in the middle of a spirited race with the Jazz, Clippers and Rockets for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. All good. So let’s nitpick. Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez are two pretty fair NBA players stuck at the end of the bench. You and I saw the court as much in the big home win vs. the Clippers as Juancho or Malik. Should the Nuggets move one — or both — of these guys?

Singer: They should, and that guy should be Juancho. Will it return more than a second-round pick? No. But he has been nothing short of a consummate pro, and they’d be doing him a disservice by not moving him. He’s a young player, in a contract year, and needs an opportunity. The depth is stacked against him in Denver. For Beasley, who might command a late first-round pick in return, I have a feeling the Nuggets are going to need him down the stretch. Did you see how important he was against Dallas?

Kiz: The only real role I see for Hernangomez right now is to pal around with Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the regular season’s long grind. Hey, I’d like to be the Joker’s little buddy, as well. It seems like a good gig. But I think Hernangomez deserves better. So what’s the value of a 24-year-old, energy guy on the trade market? Or should Denver, which prides itself on treating players like family, trade Hernangomez merely to give him a chance to shine on a new team?

Singer: You are correct, Juancho and Nikola are attached at the hip. But if you catch Nikola in a quiet moment, I bet you he’d admit he wants what’s best for Juancho — which is a change of scenery. My educated opinion is there is value for a young, 6-foot-9 wing with a sweet outside stroke. I don’t think it’s a robust trade market, but if you’re a rebuilding team and can potentially get Hernangomez on a bargain deal, it’s worth taking a chance on him. His motor and his character have never once been questioned. Best case scenario: he blossoms with the right opportunity and the Nuggets recoup a draft asset.

Kiz: I don’t believe this Denver roster, as currently constructed, has a truly legit shot at winning a championship, either in 2020 or beyond. But we’ll save that debate for another day. So while I dream of the Nuggets making a huge trade for one more star, they would have to give up far more than Beasley and Hernangomez to get a blockbuster deal done. Like team management, I tend to like both Hernangomez and Beasley more than I probably should. I would keep Beasley, for his ability to provide instant offense off the bench. And trade Hernangomez. But what do you think Denver will do?

Singer: Rational, logical, nuanced. New year, new Kiz? I’m here for it. I think they do exactly as you suggested. Beasley is insurance. Michael Malone said Jamal Murray (back) and Gary Harris (groin) are both dealing with nagging injuries. You don’t move a valuable offensive spark when you’re not completely confident in your team’s health. Not to mention, Beasley is good. Only MPJ can replicate Beasley’s microwave scoring off the bench, and we’ve seen how quickly missed defensive assignments can get him yanked. Plus, if Beasley plays a vital role this spring, who’s to say the Nuggets don’t pony up and pay him?