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 Join the DNVR Supporter's Club and get a custom DNVR badge next to your name!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aOXvlqQqMlTFvbbAarD-A/join An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/all SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports BUY GOLDEN ERA: https://www.triumphbooks.com/golden-era-products-9781637273692.php?page_id=21 SurfShark: Go to https://surfshark.com/dnvrnuggets or use code dnvrnuggets at checkout to get 4 extra months and a risk free 30-day money-back guarantee of Surfshark VPN! Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let’s Go Places! Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DNVR bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER. Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVRSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenuggets. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Nuglife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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