On September 23rd , at the end of the 2024-25 season, the Denver Nuggets suddenly fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, causing an uproar. However, after assistant coach David Adelman took over, the team quickly stabilized the situation, eventually finishing fourth in the Western Conference with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses and reaching the semifinals of the playoffs.

More than two years have passed since the team's first NBA championship in 2023, and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic remains the team's core, alongside Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. The new management team began adjusting the roster during the offseason, aiming to add perimeter firepower and bench depth.

During the offseason, the Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Saric for forward Cameron Johnson and center Mark Valanciunas. In free agency, they acquired Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. Johnson averaged 18.8 points and shot 39.2% from three-point range last season , while Hardaway Jr. shot 36.1% from deep . Together, they are expected to alleviate the offensive pressure on Jokic.

Furthermore, young players Christian Braun and Peyton Watson are steadily developing and may assume more prominent roles this season. With a more balanced roster on both offense and defense, the Nuggets are poised to launch another championship push under Rick Adelman's leadership.