Renck: The Nuggets’ season expired in the second round for the second straight year, and the posture of boss Josh Kroenke thus far is to follow former general manager Calvin Booth’s plan. Blend in young players with a core four that the franchise wants to keep together longer than the Beatles. Contrast that with the Avs, who were given permission to execute an HGTV makeover … only to result in a first-round exit. Sean, who is in a worse position to maximize their championship window moving forward?
Keeler: The Nuggets were playing with house money last month.