LNN: How Denver’s depth at the wing position could make or break the Nuggets

1 hour ago//Ryan Blackburn

Nov 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) and guard Julian Strawther (3) on the bench in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Peyton Watson’s departure opens up opportunities for the Nuggets’ depth at the wing position. Christian Braun and DeMar DeRozan will likely do most of the heavy-lifting in this group, but what can Julian Strawther, Alpha Diallo, and Bryce Hopkins display when they see the floor this season?

Ryan Blackburn breaks down the different strengths each player brings, and how this depth at wing makes the position group so valuable to Nikola Jokić and this Denver roster on the latest installment of Late Night Nuggets.

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Despite losing Peyton Watson, this is Denver's Deepest Position group. pic.twitter.com/aagL4HfJ3d

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