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Assessing the Denver Nuggets' Biggest Need at the 2026 NBA Draft
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Assessing the Denver Nuggets' Biggest Need at the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA Draft On SI·Jed Katz·20 days ago
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Is the Denver Nuggets' championship window closing amid a first-round playoff exit this season? That's a legitimate question to consider, as they've suffered disappointment in the postseason since winning it all in 2023. As quickly as the Nuggets ascended to the mountaintop with Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, they fell back into playoff failure, unable to make the Western Conference Finals in the last three years. Denver has the pieces to succeed, but whether it's injuries or the Minnesota Timberwolves, it can't seem to get back over the hump. As much as the Nuggets are likely gearing toward veteran talent and experience, the 2026 NBA Draft has a few names that could improve the rotation. They have the No. 26 pick, able to fix their biggest rotational weakness with one prospect. What does Denver need most? Point Guard Depth The Nuggets have almost no weaknesses on offense, ranking first in efficiency rating this season.…

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