The Nuggets’ ownership group has made it clear in the past few months that they hear the noise, and they are committed to change. They said all the right things, talking about the importance of maximizing Nikola Jokic’s championship window and saying they are ready to do whatever it takes to win, but there are still some big hurdles to clear.
The first one is rapidly approaching as the team’s roster currently sits $402K over the luxury tax with under two months until the NBA trade deadline. It was reported in the offseason that ownership wants to duck the tax, which would mean that a cost-cutting move is coming for a team with championship aspirations.