Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon have played many, many games together, but financial pressure and playoff struggles are putting that status in jeopardy. The Denver Nuggets are facing serious costs while maintaining their championship winning core together, and there are legitimate questions of whether making a change is the right course of action. Would the fans riot if a trade occurred?
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the actual performance and costs of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon over the last several years in the playoffs. Will the Denver Nuggets keep their championship core together, or will high costs and playoff struggles open the door for changes?
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