The Denver Nuggets are spiraling after a series of costly offseason moves that have left them financially crippled and roster-wise weaker. Trading away key defender Peyton Watson for future picks, while forced to match a deal for Spencer Jones and pay luxury tax penalties, signals a downward spiral fueled by questionable contract decisions post-championship. Extensions to Zeke Nnaji, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon — many now seen as missteps — have locked the team into a payroll crunch, forcing them to sacrifice draft capital just to shed salary. With Nikola Jokic still unsigned and the team trending downward, the future looks uncertain: can they rebuild without alienating their superstar or risking his free agency?
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