Denver Nuggets 2023-24 Season Review
Nuggets Fall Short of Title Defense
The Denver Nuggets couldn't repeat their championship success from last season, ending with a solid record but falling short in the playoffs. Despite a strong regular season, their lack of depth was evident. Catch my full analysis on the Locked On Fantasy Basketball podcast here.
Nikola Jokic: Still Number One?
Nikola Jokic remains a top fantasy pick, finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists per game. At 29, he's likely at his peak, but minor declines could start to show. Despite this, Jokic is a reliable top-five player for the foreseeable future.
Jamal Murray: Injury Concerns
Jamal Murray had an injury-plagued season, playing only 59 games. However, his per-game stats were impressive: 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. Concerns about his lower body injuries persist, making him a risky pick in early rounds.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Misvalued
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope often gets overvalued in fantasy due to his solid but unspectacular stat lines. Averaging 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, he's more of a streaming option than a must-roster player.
Michael Porter Jr.: Health Gamble
Michael Porter Jr. played 81 games, a surprising feat given his injury history. He averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds, but his low defensive stats and uncertain health make him a gamble.
Emerging Talent: Peyton Watson, Christian Braun, Julian Strawther
Peyton Watson: Showed defensive potential with 1.1 blocks per game in limited minutes but needs to improve offensively.
Christian Braun: Overrated for fantasy, contributing mainly in non-statistical ways.
Julian Strawther: Had flashes of potential but remains a long-term project.
For an in-depth breakdown, watch the full episode on YouTube here.
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