* Even though the Denver Nuggets haven't won a championship since 2023 and have lost in the playoffs early a few times, they might be closer to winning again than people think. Their two best players, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, are still playing at their highest level.
* To get back to being a top team, the Nuggets need to make their bench players better and get stronger defenders. They don't need to change their main players, but adding good role players and improving their defense will be key.
* Even with tough teams in the Western Conference, the Nuggets have the talent to compete for another championship if they make smart, small changes to their team and focus on playing better defense.