Roster
14 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.
Nikola Jokić28%MVP
Jamal Murray2%MVP
Aaron Gordon→Profile
Cameron Johnson→Profile
Christian Braun→Profile
DeMar DeRozan→Profile
Jonas Valančiūnas→Profile
Bryce Hopkins→Profile
DaRon Holmes II→Profile
Julian Strawther→Profile
Spencer Jones→Profile
Trevon Brazile→Profile
Tyus Jones→Profile
Zeke Nnaji→Profile| Player | Pos | # | PPG | RPG | APG | MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić | Center | #15 | 27.7 | 12.9 | 10.7 | 28% |
| Jamal Murray | Guard | #27 | 25.4 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 2% |
| Aaron Gordon | Forward | #32 | 16.2 | 5.8 | 2.7 | — |
| Cameron Johnson | Forward | #23 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 2.4 | — |
| Christian Braun | Guard | #0 | 12 | 4.8 | 2.7 | — |
| DeMar DeRozan | Forward | #10 | 18.4 | 2.9 | 4.1 | — |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | Center | #17 | 8.7 | 5.1 | 1.2 | — |
| Bryce Hopkins | Forward | #13 | — | — | — | — |
| DaRon Holmes II | Forward | #14 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | — |
| Julian Strawther | Guard | #1 | 7.2 | 2 | 1.1 | — |
| Spencer Jones | Forward | #21 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | — |
| Trevon Brazile | Forward | #7 | — | — | — | — |
| Tyus Jones | Guard | #5 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | — |
| Zeke Nnaji | Forward | #22 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.6 | — |
Team Leaders
Who leads Denver Nuggets by last-season per-game average.
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Season Outlook
PROJECTION
2026-27 outlook
55–27
Playoff team
Net+5.5
Off rtg121.4
Def rtg115.8
Pace99.5
98%
Playoff odds
#3 seed projected
#3 seed projected
This roster projects about level with last season (+0.3 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.
Projected leaders
Nikola Jokić28.8 pts · 13.2 reb · 11.2 ast▬ steadyJamal Murray27.2 pts · 4.6 reb · 7.5 ast▬ steady
Peyton Watson17.5 pts · 5.4 reb · 2.5 ast↗ rising89% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-09-22
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
78
Balance
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Balladex grades this a strong, cohesive roster (78/100). It's built on scoring balance and chemistry (temperament mix). The thinnest areas are rim protection & size — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.
Shot creation & scoring84
Playmaking83
Spacing & shooting71
Perimeter defense64
Rim protection & size52
Scoring balance98
Leadership87
Chemistry (temperament mix)95
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)LeadershipShot creation & scoringPlaymaking
GapsRim protection & size
Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.
Roster DNA
Jonas ValančiūnasBackup Big · Interior VetSteady VetCameron Johnson3&D Wing · Movement ShooterConnectorNikola JokićPoint Center · Offensive HubAlpha (quiet)DeMar DeRozanMid-Range Maestro · ScorerAlphaJamal MurrayCombo Guard · Playoff RiserAlpha (cold-blooded)Aaron GordonAthletic Forward · ConnectorConnectorChristian BraunHigh-Motor Two-Way WingSparkTyus JonesSteady Backup PGSteady VetJulian StrawtherBench ShooterSparkZeke NnajiEnergy Big (depth)SparkDaRon Holmes IIYoung Two-Way BigSparkSpencer Jones3&D Depth WingSteadyBryce HopkinsDepth wing prospectSteadyTrevon BrazileDepth wing prospectSteadyTeam Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Mile High
Cinematic mountain-folk-hop · 100 BPM · Soaring, majestic
Majestic mountain grandeur rising like the range at sunrise.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 38% · Paint 14%
- Rim38%
- Paint14%
- Top of key 39%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 44% · Paint 15%
- Rim44%
- Paint15%
- Top of key 38%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
Team News
milestoneMay 18, 2026
Jamal Murray earns first All-NBA nod after a career year
Murray was named to the All-NBA Third Team after a career-best 25.4 points and 7.1 assists per game, his first All-NBA selection.
milestoneApr 14, 2026
Jokić becomes first to lead the NBA in rebounds and assists in a triple-double season
Nikola Jokić led the league in both rebounds and assists while averaging a triple-double for a second straight year — a first in NBA history — though he finished second in MVP voting to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
milestoneOct 23, 2025
Aaron Gordon erupts for a career-high 50, breaks franchise record
In the season opener against Golden State, Gordon went 10-of-11 from three for a career-high 50 points — passing Alex English's single-game franchise mark of 47.
transactionJul 10, 2025
Nuggets add veterans Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valančiūnas, and Tyus Jones
Denver reinforced its bench with veteran shooting and playmaking, bringing in Tim Hardaway Jr., center Jonas Valančiūnas, and steady backup guard Tyus Jones for the 2025-26 push.
transactionJul 8, 2025
Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cameron Johnson
Denver dealt Michael Porter Jr. and a future first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for wing Cameron Johnson, reshaping the roster around Nikola Jokić with more shooting and cap flexibility.
transactionJul 6, 2025
Bruce Brown reunites with the Nuggets
The 2023 title-run glue guy returned to Denver, giving the Nuggets back a positionless, high-IQ defender and connector who thrives next to Jokić.
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