The Denver Nuggets ended their season via a sobering first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves in what might be their most disappointing fashion since winning the championship back in 2023. And in doing so, the Nuggets saw a fair share of players on the roster fall short of their initial expectations entering the season, both in the months leading up to their first-round loss, and in the games that led to their ultimate demise. Let's look at three of the Nuggets' most disappointing players from the 2025-26 campaign who couldn't quite meet expectations: 3. Jonas Valanciunas Apr 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) and center Jonas Valanciunas (17) react in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.…