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What is the Denver Nuggets Plan?

By Steven Leight

Jan 30, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Denver Nuggets forward Emmanuel Mudiay (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Denver 109-105 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Denver Nuggets forward Emmanuel Mudiay (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Denver 109-105 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the Denver Nuggets logo on the floor prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the Denver Nuggets logo on the floor prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

The D-Wade Effect

Where his impact may be felt most is in the 2017-2016 off-season, where Steph Curry, Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook headline a star-studded free agency class. In an interview with Christopher Dempsey of the Denver Post, Nuggets Governor Josh Kroenke said, “We’ve known this was coming for the NBA for a long time. I hope our fans aren’t shocked by the money being thrown around. But it probably makes more sense for us to go big next summer.” Additionally, Kroenke stated, “I don’t want to go back to the playoffs until we have a team ready to advance in the playoffs”.

Jun 16, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke (right) speaks during a press conference at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke (right) speaks during a press conference at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Nuggets management has been hesitant to make a significant move. With the assets they have been able to amass, as well as the development of younger players, the Nuggets will be knocking on the door of the playoffs in the near future.

According to Baskteball Insiders, the salary cap in the 2017-2018 season will be $102 million. After adding in Darrell Arthur’s new contract as well as the 2-3 rookie contracts, the Nuggets will have close to $35-40 million in cap room. Additionally, they will still have flexible veteran contracts such as Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth Faried, Will Barton, and now Darrell Arthur which could further extend their cap room.

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