Nuggets project as a top-tier contender with a balanced attack, offering fantasy-friendly scoring and playmaking across the rotation, especially in matchups against high-pace teams.

Jokic anchors the top tier across formats, delivering elite points, rebounds, assists and efficiency. The host notes Jokic remains a safe first-round staple when you don’t punt, and that balancing multiple ranking systems helps protect his floor as formats shift around him.

Jokic recognizes Hardaway as a threat with gravity that could ease double-teams and open better angles for drives. The pairing might unlock more two-big lineups and reduce paint congestion, as Hardaway’s 3-point threat forces help, allowing Jokic to operate with more space and keep the offense flowing.

Murray spent time with Hardaway in San Diego, noting their contrasting shooting philosophies yet similar results. He values Hardaway’s present-focused practice and anticipates that the new guard’s gravity will open more comfortable looks for him and Jokic, potentially easing double-teams and facilitating efficient ball movement.

Tim Hardaway Jr. signs with the Nuggets on a one-year vet minimum, bringing a credible 3-point threat (36.8% on 5.9 attempts last season) and a disciplined, present shooting routine. He aims to lift teammates with steady leadership and maximize spacing around Nikola Jokic, while embracing a role as a culture-carrier and locker-room stabilizer in a crowded rotation.