Fansided · Feb 8
Nuggets' championship dreams rest squarely on one concerning problem
Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesThe Denver Nuggets' championship ambition is resting squarely on the shoulders of their health. Their injury problems are well documented this season. First, Christian Braun went down. Next, it was Aaron Gordon, and then Cam Johnson. Even Nikola Jokic was unable to avoid the injury bug, missing 16 games due to a knee injury. The bug spread like the plague, eventually hitting every part of the roster, including the bench.