Nuggets Left Behind in Draft Race

Denver’s draft night gamble backfired as rivals Oklahoma City and San Antonio outmaneuvered them, grabbing the exact defensive and size upgrades the Nuggets desperately needed. The Thunder landed a 7’3” rim protector and a versatile guard who could’ve filled Denver’s rotation, while the Spurs followed suit. Meanwhile, the Nuggets traded down, missing out on immediate help and deepening their defensive woes — now relying on trades or free agency to fix glaring holes. With their defense ranked 21st last year and no new bigs or athletes added, Denver’s already behind, and now they’re even further out of reach. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71f9a12888879bc5