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Denver Nuggets finalize offseason roster for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:53 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Denver Nuggets finalize offseason roster for 2026 season

Summary

The Denver Nuggets have completed their offseason roster updates as they prepare for the 2026 season. Despite speculation about major team changes and mock trade proposals involving key players like Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić, the Nuggets maintained their core lineup. They acquired Lonnie Walker IV, Alpha Diallo, and 6-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to enhance their bench. The starting five is set to include Murray at point guard, Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson on the wings, Aaron Gordon at power forward, and Jokić at center. The Nuggets aim to improve after a disappointing first-round playoff exit last season against the Timberwolves.

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By the Numbers

•Nuggets retain core roster ahead of 2026 season.
•DeMar DeRozan joins the team along with Lonnie Walker IV.
•Starting lineup features Murray, Braun, Johnson, Gordon, and Jokić.
•Previous season ended with first-round playoff exit against Timberwolves.
•Fans express concern over bench depth and performance potential.

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What they're saying

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At long last, it appears that the Denver Nuggets’ offseason is over. The season concluded on a sour note for fans, and Denver’s front office did little to make it better over the summer. For months, rumors of the Nuggets blowing up their team circulated. Fans and media alike were compiling mock trades revolving around […] The post What Will the Nuggets’ Rotation Look Like in 2026? appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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