Denver Nuggets Forego White House Visit to Prioritize Playoff Seeding

The Denver Nuggets have canceled their scheduled White House visit to focus on a crucial game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, aiming for the top seed in the Western Conference.

The Denver Nuggets have decided to cancel their White House visit scheduled for March 18, prioritizing their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The decision was made to focus on the tightly contested battle for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, with the Nuggets currently one game behind the Timberwolves.
The White House visit was initially planned to celebrate the Nuggets' 2022-23 NBA title but was rescheduled from January due to scheduling conflicts on the White House's end.
The Nuggets are in a close race for the top seed, also contending with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are just a half-game behind the Timberwolves.
This marks a shift from the norm during the Trump presidency, where skipping White House visits was common due to disagreements on player activism and freedom of speech.