Fansided · Jul 22, 2025
Nuggets have an ace up their sleeve that could ultimately devastate Thunder
Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesThe Denver Nuggets lost to the OKC Thunder in the 2025 playoffs largely due to depth issues, and their front office responded with an excellent offseason.
Denver’s big splash was acquiring Cameron Johnson in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick. They followed this move up by sending Dario Saric to Sacramento in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.