Nuggets offseason outlook: Denver doesn't have many ways to improve
The Nuggets' top-heavy roster has them in a very difficult spot.
Despite having one of the world's best players in Nikola Jokić and benefiting from the best season of Jamal Murray’s career, the third-seeded Denver Nuggets saw their season end prematurely at the hands of the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves. This, at a bare minimum, raises questions. Jokić, needless to say, is a keeper.
He's not going anywhere, nor does he wish to. Murray, presumably, should also be safe given his season and his chemistry with Jokić, which is significant. But after that … oh boy.
Christian Braun's $125 million extension looks like a problem, unless he bounces back after a rough season. Peyton Watson is up for a new deal, but we've yet to see how influential he could be in a playoff context. Aaron Gordon is a tremendous fit, but his contract is increasing and he's getting older.
Sweeping changes likely aren't needed, but the Nuggets shouldn't close the door on considering them. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić didn't have a great time in Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. ASSOCIATED PRESS 2025-26 finish Record: 54-28, third in the Western Conference.