Denver Nuggets 2026/27 Season Preview

Denver Nuggets offseason news takes center stage as Peyton Watson’s contract standoff, luxury tax concerns, and uncertainty around the team’s long-term core raise big questions for Denver fans. Could Nikola Jokic’s happiness shape the Nuggets’ future? Josh Lloyd and Matt Moore break down the front office’s cautious approach, Christian Braun’s development, and Aaron Gordon’s mounting injury concerns as the team looks to stay in championship contention. We also look at the latest roster changes, including the arrivals of Marvin Bagley and EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year Alpha Diallo, plus the departures of Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown. How will those moves affect Denver’s shooting, spacing, and depth? Can Julian Strawther step up, and what should fans make of trade chatter involving Cam Johnson and Christian Braun? This episode dives into the Nuggets’ win projection, offseason uncertainty, and whether Denver can remain a true contender amid financial restraint and major roster questions.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.