Nuggets may already have next hidden gem on their roster

Denver Nuggets, David Adelman | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn ImagesThe Denver Nuggets drafted up in the 2024 NBA Draft for DaRon Holmes II, excited about his potential and the depth he'd give behind Nikola Joki\u0107. That hype was short-lived, as Holmes suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the Nuggets' first summer league game in Las Vegas. Holmes recovered during the 2024-25 season, watching from the sidelines.

Now, the 23-year-old is entering what's officially his first season. He had a strong summer league showing, bouncing back from the injury that kept him out for a year.

Denver addressed its need for depth this summer, somehow adding backup center Jonas Valan\u010di\u016bnas. There has…