Last offseason, the Denver Nuggets made a splash with four big additions. They added Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., Cam Johnson, and Jonas Valanciunas into the mix, creating one of the deepest lineups in the NBA. However, there was still a noticeable mistake in there that they cannot afford to repeat. In the 2024-25 season, which led to a second-round playoff exit, the Nuggets had the 21st-ranked defense in the NBA and the fourth-ranked offense. Their defense was a clear weakness, and their high-level offense was not enough to make up for it. However, they made offensive-minded moves in the offseason. Sure, Brown and Johnson are capable defenders, but neither is a true standout on that end. Then, Hardaway Jr. and Valanciunas are practically non-factors defensively. So, what happened? They went on to have just as bad a defensive season, finishing their 2025-26 campaign with the 21st-ranked defense, again. And again, despite having the top-ranked offense, it was not enough.…