Nuggets have already resolved the issue that derailed last season

Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets | Isaac Wasserman/Clarkson Creative/GettyImagesThe Nuggets were undone last season by their bench play and overall lack of depth. It was a clear point of emphasis in the offseason for the new front office as they came in and immediately revamped the back half of the roster, and the positive impact has been immediate.

Last season, the Nuggets’ bench scored just 26.4 points per game on .435/.324/.705 shooting. In 2025-26, they're all the way up to 37.2 on .506/.375/.750. It has only been six games, and this is obviously a small sample size, but that’s a substantial improvement for that unit. The Nuggets invested in the problem, and they are already seeing results.

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