Denver Nuggets
March 2026

The Denver Nuggets are facing mounting pressure after injuries and inconsistent form left them vulnerable in a crowded Western Conference race. Instead of pushing for the top seed, Denver now risks slipping into the Play-In zone despite retaining clear belief in its championship potential. Denver has struggled with rotating lineups, key absences and uneven results, including recent losses to Oklahoma City. Coach David Adelman pointed to the team’s strong 8-2 start when healthy, while the Nuggets continue waiting for Peyton Watson and rely on Nikola Jokic to steady their push.