3. Denver Nuggets
After a magical run to the Western Conference Finals a year ago, many will be expecting the Denver Nuggets to replicate that same success. Though, that will be difficult in the deep and top-heavy West. Still, the Nuggets will be a playoff team and a threat assuming this team’s young players continue to make strides.
Jamal Murray proved that he could be a legit No. 1 and Nikola Jokic showed why he’s arguably the best offensive big man in the game today. Michael Porter Jr. continues to develop and the Nuggets continued to add to their roster with Zeke Nnaji and RJ Hampton.
The Nuggets will arguably be the deepest team in the West this season and now has deep playoff experience to go along with their talent. Believe it or not, but Denver is a real threat to knock off the Lakers to get to the NBA Finals.