Denver recharges ammunition, the Nuggets want the title
It's September 17, 2025, and Colorado already smells like big battles. In Denver, summer was not synonymous with rest but with movement, phone calls, deals and calculations. As a result, a remodeled force, thought to return to the assault of the NBA summit. And if you ask Aaron Gordon what he thinks, the answer is simple: he's ready to put the heat blue back on to get a second ring.
A restless summer in Denver
The new front office did not drag. Michael Porter Jr. headed for Brooklyn in an exchange that brought Cam Johnson back to Colorado. As a result, Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr. packed their bags to join the already well-enriched roster of a team that suffered the law of young Thunder. How to expand the arsenal around Nikola Jokic and ensure a little deeper when the playoffs will turn to wear.
The return that changes everything
But the real interseason jackpot is called Bruce Brown. Two years after being one of the discreet heroes of the 2023 title, the versatile winger is back. Aaron Gordon does not hide his joy: « Brucey B is back. Attention, this is gonna be a problem for everyone. » Brown, able to defend three posts, create out of the bench and bring energy into every corner of the parquet, embodies exactly what the Nuggets had missed when they were eliminated from OKC last spring.
Gordon, sharper than ever
The timing is ideal for Aaron Gordon, who celebrated his 30th birthday this week. Last season? Strong as always: 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists in 51 games, despite an injury to the ischios that slowed down in the Conference semifinals. Now restored to 100%, the winger comes with a repaired body, a new motivation and the desire to show that there is still an essential working of the Denver system.
Connection with the Joker
Since his arrival in 2021, Gordon has been orbiting Nikola Jokic. It's a wonderful role for him: « Playing with one of the best players of all time is an honor », he explains. In the field, complicity is obvious: intelligent cuts, fast reading, absolute confidence in the Joker's past. Besides, a relationship of respect that strengthens cohesion. Gordon is convinced of this: « You're gonna see it flourish this season. »
Ambition is clear
In Denver, no one wants to talk about "window" or "cycle." The message is clear: the Nuggets aim for the title here and now. With an expanded staff, a leader who remains at the top of his art and a group that has already tasted glory, the goal is displayed without detour. And if Aaron Gordon says he's so excited, it's because he knows that this mix of talent and experience can turn the NBA back on.
Denver no longer wants to defend his 2023 throne. Denver wants to build an empire.
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