Will Marvin Bagley III, Zeke Nnaji, or DaRon Holmes II find a way to give the Nuggets bigs a new look playing alongside Nikola Jokić? And can David Adelman preserve Jokić’s health and energy throughout the season by finding extra minutes for other Denver big men? It’s been a challenge in the past to incorporate multiple big men into the lineup, but the group of Holmes, Bagley, and Nnaji may have the right mix of play-styles to do just that.
Jan 4, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Daron Holmes II (14) shoots past Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Ryan Blackburn finishes up his position previews with the Nuggets bigs on the latest installment of Late Night Nuggets. Will another big man rise to the occasion next to Joker this season?
LNN: Final Position Preview is the Bigs!
Nikola Jokic has provided stability for years. Can Denver get more than just him? pic.twitter.com/6xMjxXWCCj
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