The Denver Nuggets took the NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to seven games, and arguably gave them their toughest challenge next to the Indiana Pacers

By clearing $17-plus million from their books, the Nuggets now find themselves with flexibility the next two years because they won't be flirting with the second apron. They also accounted for Aaron Gordon's raise from $22.8 million this season to $31.9 million in 2026-27 and prepared for the extra cap hit.

The Denver Nuggets are loading up for another championship run, and they’re willing to risk their future to do it. The Nuggets acquired Cameron Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night for Michael Porter Jr.