Front office executives know it is better to fall in like with players than fall in love.
The Avs and Nuggets continue to stretch the elasticity of loyalty, determined to run it back with rosters that fell short this spring. This point was driven home Wednesday as the Avs re-signed free agent Brock Nelson to a three-year, $22.5 million deal.
The move means the Avs will feature their best opening day roster since 2022, their last championship season. And it puts general manager Chris MacFarland and coach Jared Bednar on notice.
Colorado deserves praise for taking big swings.