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LNN: Projected playoff rotation for the Denver Nuggets

Ryan Blackburn

Apr 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after a play as forward Cam Johnson (23) and forward Aaron Gordon (32) and guard Christian Braun (0) and guard Jamal Murray (27) look on in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Considering the current makeup of Denver’s roster, their playoff rotation has a strong top seven. DeMar DeRozan and Spencer Jones will contribute significant minutes. The starting lineup will play the lion’s share. How does David Adelman approach backup point guard and backup center in the postseason?

Apr 30, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Ryan Blackburn discusses who already has a spot locked up in the playoff rotation, and who is on the outside looking in, on the newest installment of Late Night Nuggets.

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