Denver Nuggets 2016-2017 Projected Starting Lineup

Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) passes the ball to center Jusuf Nurkic (23) around Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Jazz defeated the Nuggets 100-84. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) passes the ball to center Jusuf Nurkic (23) around Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Jazz defeated the Nuggets 100-84. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) talks with forward Danilo Gallinari (8) in the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) talks with forward Danilo Gallinari (8) in the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Who will start for the Denver Nuggets this upcoming season? We will break down the dynamics of each position and name the projected starters for the 2016-2017 NBA season.

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most injury-plagued teams in the NBA the past few seasons. With a clean bill of health, the Nuggets figure to use their depth and versatility to return to playoff contention.

Barring a trade, Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone and his staff will need to manage their infusion of young, high potential players with their bevy of veterans.

With the roster as it stands now, let’s begin by looking at the point guard spot.

Next: Point Guard