Where will the Nuggets go next season?

With the defeat in the tiebreak battle, the Nuggets stopped in the second round of the Western Conference. This season, the Nuggets have many problems, such as the head coach was fired, the players were in a state of unstable condition, suspected garbage contracts, etc. How to adjust the new season is something that management should consider early.

Jokic is still the core and mainstay of the team, and should keep it with all his strength in the new season. Although his performance has fluctuated and his emotions are prone to fluctuations in the playoffs, he is still the key to winning. In the 2025-26 season, his annual salary will reach 55 million US dollars, which is quite reasonable.

Gordon has played his own value this season, winning three key goals in two rounds of playoffs, playing an extremely important role in both offense and defense. Especially in the end of the tiebreak, he played with injuries, and showed his tough guy's true nature and was hailed by the outside world as "the combination of Carter and Ray Allen." The annual salary of the new season is US$22.8 million, which is absolutely great value.

Murray's condition has been very ups and downs this year, from being criticized in the regular season to regaining his form in the late season, he played well in the playoffs. He is the core of the Nuggets' offensive offense from the outside, and his contribution to the defensive end has gradually declined in recent years due to injuries. However, the annual salary in the new season will reach $50 million, which is a bit worthless. After all, the peak state is difficult to recover and is unstable.

Potter Jr. is the most disappointing player this season. Although he has performed well in the regular season, he can only be described as a bad guy in the playoffs. In the 14 games of the playoffs, the average average of only 9.1 points is very unstable, with only 20+ points in one game. Three-pointers often make 0 or 0 of 5 three-pointers, and rebounds, assists, steals and blocks also declined across the board. The annual salary for the new season is as high as $38 million, which is definitely a favor price. It is difficult to deal with such a contract.

Braun, the young player, has made great progress, averaging 15.4 points per game in the regular season, double the previous season. Especially the ability to go fast break is obvious to all, and the three-point shooting percentage has also reached 40%. However, under the intensity of the playoffs, the ability to three-pointers has decreased, and I have to play more games and accumulate experience. The annual salary of $4.9 million in the new season is very good.

Westbrook has always been criticized. He is prone to impulsiveness, makes many mistakes, and has no ability to project. However, Westbrook performed very well in the first round of the Clippers, and supported the bench on both offense and defense. It is inevitable that he will be frustrated due to injury later, but the defense is still online. The annual salary of the new season is less than 3.5 million, so what other bicycle is needed?

Nuggets other players can be cleaned up. I won’t go into details one by one. It has no potential to explore and no transaction value. The most difficult thing the team solves now is Murray and Porter Jr., with high salaries and low energy, which makes the management unable to make more adjustments. The editor believes that at least trade Porter and replace it with similar forwards, such as Hunter and Electric Fan. But the relationship between Porter and his little boss is here and it is difficult to deal with.

Murray probably won't take over, and Bill is the lesson of the past. Although Murray was better than Bill back then, the Nuggets management still trusted him more and there was little possibility of a deal.

Trade Jr., strengthening the front line and bench are the focus of the new season. Of course, the premise is to keep Jokic. According to reports from all parties, Yoo refused to renew the contract early and was also open to the deal. It is unknown whether it was a desire to leave the team disappointed or put pressure on the management. If Teacher Ai really leaves, the Nuggets can be rebuilt.