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Denver Nuggets

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TEAM DNA

Chemistry & balance

78
Balance
score

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 & scoring82
Playmaking79
Spacing & shooting75
Perimeter defense66
Rim protection & size48
Scoring balance98
Leadership87
Chemistry (temperament mix)95
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)LeadershipShot creation & scoring
GapsRim protection & size

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

CBChristian BraunHigh-Motor Two-Way WingSparkCJCameron Johnson3&D Wing · Movement ShooterConnectorPWPeyton Watson3&D Wing (rising)SparkAGAaron GordonAthletic Forward · ConnectorConnectorTHTim Hardaway Jr.Microwave ShooterVetBBBruce BrownGlue Connector · POA DefenderConnectorSJSpencer Jones3&D Depth WingSteadyNJNikola JokićPoint Center · Offensive HubAlpha (quiet)JMJamal MurrayCombo Guard · Playoff RiserAlpha (cold-blooded)JPJalen PickettBackup PlaymakerSteadyJSJulian StrawtherBench ShooterSparkJVJonas ValančiūnasBackup Big · Interior VetSteady VetZNZeke NnajiEnergy Big (depth)SparkDHDaRon Holmes IIYoung Two-Way BigSparkTJTyus JonesSteady Backup PGSteady Vet
Roster
AGAaron GordonForward · #32BBBruce BrownGuard · #11CJCameron JohnsonForward · #23CBChristian BraunGuard · #0DHDaRon Holmes IIForward · #14JPJalen PickettGuard · #24JMJamal MurrayGuard · #27JVJonas ValančiūnasCenter · #17JSJulian StrawtherGuard · #3NJNikola JokićCenter · #15PWPeyton WatsonForward · #8SJSpencer JonesForward · #21THTim Hardaway Jr.Guard · #10TJTyus JonesGuard · #5ZNZeke NnajiForward · #22
NEWS

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.
Jamal MurrayBasketball-Reference ↗
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.
Nikola JokićBasketball-Reference ↗
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.
Aaron GordonDenver Gazette ↗
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.
Tim Hardaway Jr.Jonas ValančiūnasTyus JonesHoops Rumors ↗
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.
Cameron JohnsonESPN ↗
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.
Bruce BrownHoops Rumors ↗