Nuggets fans are waking up to a new reality after the Denver Nuggets came up short in the 2026 playoffs. Nikola Jokic suddenly seems vulnerable and Jamal Murray may no longer be a reliable running mate for the 3x MVP. Aaron Gordon’s health is in doubt going forward and there is no easy way forward. So what was actually learned about David Adelman, Josh Kroenke, and the future of the Nuggets? The DNVR Nuggets podcast lays out the over-arching lessons from a difficult year.

0:00 - Intro

3:45 - Team needs more athleticism

18:25 - Jokic needs defense

28:45 - The Nuggets need ball handling

33:20 - AG's health can't be relied upon

35:35 - Jokic needs to work on his 3

38:20 - Can Jokic & Murray still be the foundation?

49:50 - The Nuggets took the wrong path since the championship

1:08:35 - Superchats

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