Nuggets starting lineup: Locks, fringe and potential break-ins

Which of the Denver Nuggets’ players will form their starting lineup?

After signing veteran point guard Facundo Campazzo, veteran forward JaMychal Green and center Isaiah Hartenstein, the Denver Nuggets have completely remodeled their second unit this offseason.

However, just because the bench underwent significant alterations doesn’t mean that the starters will. In fact, in an effort to preserve continuity in an offseason that saw them lose three rotation players — Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee and Torrey Craig — the Nuggets may feel even more inclined to have the same starters return in 2020-21.

All that said, despite Denver trying to distinguish themselves as perennial NBA Finals contenders, there are only two players that are locks to be in the starting lineup on Day 1. Another six players should be in consideration for a starting spot when training camp begins on Dec. 1.