9. Denver Nuggets
It’s a shame that the Denver Nuggets have essentially lost two potential playoff runs due to injury – with Jamal Murray suffering a torn ACL two seasons ago and not played at all this past season. And it didn’t help the Nuggets’ chances considering Michael Porter Jr. also missed the majority of last year.
All in all, the hope is that the Nuggets will be able to bounce back and be a contender in the Western Conference once again now that both Murray and MPJ are expected back and healthy. And if they can remain healthy, it will be interesting to see how high the Nuggets can rise.
Aside from the Golden State Warriors, there aren’t many other dominant teams in the West. If the Nuggets can remain healthy, they should be able to make things interesting in the playoffs.