The Denver Nuggets went out and got Nikola Jokic the depth he has been asking for since winning the championship in 2023. Jonas Valanciunas gives them a backup big man capable of spelling the three-time MVP enough to maximize his elite production. The additions of Cameron Johnson, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. create lineup flexibility, which is crucial in the playoffs.
That is something the team has lacked in recent years. The Nuggets were searching for places to turn in their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell Westbrook played nearly 22 minutes in Game 7 and is currently without an NBA job.