The Denver Nuggets are making significant moves this offseason, aiming to bolster their roster after two consecutive second-round playoff exits. They traded Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, enabling them to save cap space and pursue free agents. The Nuggets have re-signed Bruce Brown and added Tim Hardaway Jr. to enhance their bench, which struggled last season. Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz graded their free agency an A-, noting the risks of losing a future first-round pick against the backdrop of their championship ambitions.

This strategy underscores the Nuggets' commitment to contending for the title, leveraging their core trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon. With these strategic acquisitions, they are positioning themselves to better compete against formidable opponents like the Oklahoma City Thunder, whom they pushed to seven games in last season's playoffs.