NBA · Northwest · Est. 1967 · Ball Arena
Updated March 16, 2026
Nikola Jokic is once again putting together an MVP-caliber season, leading the league in assists while maintaining his usual elite scoring and rebounding. His basketball IQ and passing artistry make Denver's offense nearly impossible to game-plan against. At this point, the question isn't whether Jokic is the best center in basketball—it's whether he's the best player, period.
Jamal Murray has battled through an uneven season, with lingering effects from past injuries limiting his explosiveness. Denver has needed others to step up alongside Jokic, and the supporting cast has been inconsistent. The Nuggets' championship window is still open, but it hinges on Murray regaining his postseason form.
Denver finds itself in the thick of a brutally competitive Western Conference, where the margin between a top-four seed and the play-in is razor-thin. The Nuggets have the experience and the best player in any series, but depth concerns linger after roster moves over the past two offseasons. Every game down the stretch carries massive seeding implications.