The Denver Nuggets enter an offseason filled with crucial choices after yet another second-round playoff exit. While Nikola Jokic is coming off a stellar season, the team must secure a new general manager and make strategic roster improvements. A pivotal decision involves Russell Westbrook, who is now a free agent after a solid bounce-back season. After averaging 13.3 points and 6.1 assists this past year, Westbrook's free agency could see him pursued by several teams, with the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks emerging as frontrunners.

Westbrook's potential fit with Miami is particularly enticing, given their pressing need for a point guard. He might also find starting opportunities in Sacramento, while teams like the Nuggets might prefer him as a backup. However, there is a strong case for Westbrook to consider re-signing with Denver after a successful tenure, enhancing their chances for a deeper playoff run next season.