The Denver Nuggets are the only team currently in the second apron of the luxury tax, and the biggest reason why is an expensive starting five. Denver’s starters form an elite unit, but with great money comes great responsibility that the Nuggets are expecting their group to fill.

On the return of Late Night Nuggets, Ryan Blackburn discusses Denver’s starters and what expectations for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the rest of the unit must be in 2026-27.