NBA: Way-too-early playoff predictions for the 2021-22 season

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NBA Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) /

4. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets, when healthy, is one of the most interesting teams to watch in the league. Although, assuming that Jamal Murray will miss at least the start of the seasons, I can’t help but feel like this team could be robbed of the top seed in the conference.

That’s how good I believe the Nuggets are. That’s why I believe that they can still be a top 4 team in the West despite having to win without Murray for at least a portion of the season. And let’s not forget about Nikola Jokic.

The defending NBA MVP will have a big chip on his shoulder as he continues to be disrespected and disrespected at every turn.