After last season’s disappointing round two playoff exit, it was clear that the Nuggets were a player or two short. They ran out of gas, relying on a lineup with no reliable depth, and they understandably hit a wall. Kudos to the new front office. They quickly recognized the issue and added three players this summer who should help fortify the depth and keep the team fresh.
Normally, a team as talented and championship-proven as the Nuggets, which just took the Thunder to a hard-fought seventh game, would be favored to win it all after making such tremendous improvements.