The Denver Nuggets could very well go down as the toughest competition the Oklahoma City Thunder will have faced if they continue to look like they do, holding

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs wrapped up on Sunday, featuring a Game 7 clash between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Nuggets don’t have a ton of avenues to improve their roster. Unless they’re willing to finally part with a member of their championship core.

Even after the Nuggets' season came to an end in the second round of the playoffs, Denver doesn't currently have the ability to add depth through the draft.

Nikola Jokić is a 3-time winner of the Kia NBA MVP.

Nuggets president and team governor Josh Kroenke revealed that Malone and GM Calvin Booth were not seeing eye-to-eye, and their clash of philosophies was beginning to affect the team. Rather than picking a side, Kroenke let go of both and gave the team a fresh start.

Josh Kroenke saw the writing on the wall toward the end of the Nuggets season, which is why he decided to fire Michael Malone.

Nikola Jokić hold all 5 top spots for the Nuggets for most rebounds in a playoff game. The Denver Nuggets have made 31 playoff appearances during their time in the NBA. They have won one championship. Let’s highlight their top five all-time leaders for most rebounds in a single playoff game.