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Denver Nuggets: Grading their off season moves

ByMathew Huff|
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 19: General Manager Tim Connelly of the Denver Nuggets talks to the media before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 19, 2016 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 19: General Manager Tim Connelly of the Denver Nuggets talks to the media before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 19, 2016 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 26: Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic (15) carries the ball guarded by Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid (21) in the second half during the game between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers on March 26, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 26: Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic (15) carries the ball guarded by Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid (21) in the second half during the game between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers on March 26, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Denver Nuggets had perhaps their best off season in recent memory.

The Denver Nuggets have improved the past three seasons. Despite having no post season appearances to show for it, things look like they are about to change this coming year.

The front office, despite all the criticism from the fan base, has done a great job in developing this young core and surrounding them with the necessary personnel. So, how do all their moves this off season fare in comparison to other moves?

Whether it is making sure Nikola Jokic is here long term or pulling off a heist in snagging Isaiah Thomas, the team has a ton of promise coming into this season. Even residing in the competitive Northwest Division and Western Conference, NBA peers are starting to take notice of this youthful team brimming with potential.

Without further adieu, let’s go ahead and grade each off season move the Denver Nuggets made this summer and analyze how it will serve them in the future.

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