Renck: Next Year’s Nuggets Could Look a Lot Like This Year’s. And that’s Wasting Nikola Jokic’s Prime

Renck: Next year’s Nuggets could look a lot like this year’s. And that’s wasting Nikola Jokic’s prime

Josh Kroenke said all the right things. And his message was completely wrong. He hears the clock ticking on Nikola Jokic’s prime. But his plan to maximize his brilliance came across as tone deaf. Kroenke is prepared to run it back. He did not say those words exactly. But make no mistake, next year’s Nuggets could look a lot like last year’s. They will never win another championship doing this. Keeping this current roster together is the equivale…

REPORT: Denver Nuggets 'Hesitant' To Break Up 2023 Championship Core Despite Roster Concerns

Denver Nuggets players (Photo by Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images) The Denver Nuggets dazzled fans with a stellar performance throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, clinching a coveted playoff spot. They showcased their prowess in the opening round against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, the excitement hit a roadblock in the conference semifinals when they faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series was intense, culminating in a thrilling Ga…

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić Says 'Depth' Is Primary Concern For Next Year's Roster

After a devastating 32-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the Western Conference semifinals, the Denver Nuggets have some tough decisions to make in the offseason. Nikola Jokić remains one of the best players in the NBA, averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists in the regular season. His dominant play, with help from core players like Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, has kept the Nuggets in playo…

Nikola Jokic Locked In, But Nuggets Facing Summer Of Trade Rumors And Possible Moves

After firing the coach and GM less than a week before the playoffs, well, things didn’t end up like the Denver Nuggets had hoped. They did manage to stretch the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the Western Conference semifinals. But along the way, their bench was exposed as being less-than-stellar. So even Nikola Jokic as the main man, the Nuggets still need help. Sources say they’re hesitant to part ways with core members of their 2023 c…