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Grading the Denver Nuggets’ Free Agency So Far originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Denver Nuggets entered the NBA offseason looking to upgrade their roster around their core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon to chase another championship next season.
The Denver Nuggets aim to make a deep playoff run in the 2025-26 season, following their consecutive appearances in the Western Conference Semifinals. The first step in that journey is a successful free agency. It should be noted that none of the opinions provided in this article reflect the views of the front office and coaching staff.
The NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824 million. The salary cap and tax level went into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
The Denver Nuggets sat still during the 2025 NBA Draft without taking anyone, deciding not to give up future assets to get into the draft. They have signed a few undrafted free agents after the draft, though, bringing in Iowa State's Curtis Jones and Missouri's Tamar Bates.
NBA free agency is underway, and after a week, some notable names remain unsigned. That includes Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, who are both restricted free agents this summer.
With several moves around the margins that improve their roster, it's safe to say that the Denver Nuggets have been the best team in NBA free agency so far.
The Nuggets have much fewer openings in free agency than they did a year ago. For example, Denver doesn't require much help on the wings. Gordon, Porter Jr., Strawther, Watson, Braun, and Tyson.
Nuggets GM Calvin Booth on free agency: “Hopefully we get the whole crew back.” Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are all under contract ...
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić is "very pleased" with what the team has done to retool his supporting cast, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.