The Denver Nuggets saw their season come to an end in the Western Conference Semifinals last year, losing in seven games to the eventual NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even though they weren’t able to make it to the Western Conference Finals, they gave the Thunder arguably their toughest challenge throughout the postseason.
Now, heading into the 2025-26 season, the Nuggets have some new faces joining the roster, along with 2023 NBA Champion Bruce Brown, who played a critical role off the bench in the team’s postseason run. However, they wouldn’t be viewed as a contender if it weren’t for Nikola Jokic, who could put himself in elite company next season with a fourth league MVP.