Overview

• David Adelman, who led the Nuggets to a strong playoff performance as interim coach, has earned significant backing from core players for a permanent role, though no decision has been made.
• The Nuggets face severe financial constraints with no cap space, no 2025 draft picks, and limited trade assets, leaving the $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception as their primary tool for roster upgrades.
• Michael Porter Jr., carrying a $38.3 million salary and inconsistent playoff history, is seen as the most likely trade candidate to address roster needs such as shooting and a backup center.
• The team must balance potential veteran acquisitions with the development of young players like Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, and Peyton Watson, who showed promise this season.
• Nikola Jokic has expressed doubts about the current core's championship potential, emphasizing the urgency of strategic moves during his prime years.