Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray aim for championship with Denver Nuggets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray lead Denver as they seek another title run in the upcoming NBA season. Jokic has demonstrated his ability to manage offense effectively, averaging impressive stats last season. Despite Murray's strong performance last year, concerns linger regarding the depth of the roster behind their star duo. Building continuity among the supporting players through healthy seasons will be crucial for their playoff success.
- •Jokic averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists last season.
- •Murray's All-NBA selection ended debates about Denver's second star.
- •Denver's bench poses a challenge, especially during Jokic's rest periods.
- •The team's path to the playoffs depends on younger players stepping up.
- •Murray averaged 25.4 points and 7.1 assists last season.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Does Nikola Jokic Have Enough Help to Compete for NBA Championship?
"Nikola Jokic still has a championship-level partner in Jamal Murray, though Denver’s thinner group leaves little room for another injury.
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