ESPN ranks the Denver Nuggets’ future 18th and predicts a Jokić-Murray split | DNVR Nuggets Podcast
Summary
The hosts discuss ESPN’s three-year team outlook, noting the Nuggets rank 18th due to poor financial and draft capital scores despite a strong roster. They debate whether the team should split up Jokic and Murray to escape the second apron, comparing their situation to the Boston Celtics. The episode also features a segment where the hosts determine which former Nuggets players they still root for, covering Bruce Brown, MPJ, and others.
Topics discussed
Intro, Xfinity ad, and hosts' weekend activities
Discussion on Bruce Brown's camp invite and fit
Rooting for ex-Nuggets players and their new teams
Mason Plumlee's departure and Jokic's camp performance
ESPN 3-year outlook: Top teams (Thunder, Spurs)
Sponsorship break: NewBuilt and Quince
ESPN 3-year outlook: Celtics, Knicks, and Pistons
ESPN 3-year outlook: Hornets, 76ers, Cavs, Lakers
Sponsorship break: Big Brothers Big Sisters and Wayfair
ESPN 3-year outlook: Heat, Jazz, Wolves, Mavericks
Nuggets' low ranking and contract situation analysis
Nuggets' flexibility and 'hat in the ring' strategy
Strategies to improve Nuggets' outlook: young players
Christian Brown's potential bounce-back year
Super Chats and final thoughts on Zeke Nnaji
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