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Nuggets Eye NBA Title as Lillard Sits Out Season

10/16/2025

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Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets views the team as a dark horse for the NBA title behind the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas to pursue success under new coach David Adelman.
The Minnesota Timberwolves remain committed to their core.
The Portland Trail Blazers focus on developing young talent.
Damian Lillard will not play this season due to injury.

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Story summary

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets views the team as a dark horse for the NBA title behind the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas to pursue success under new coach David Adelman.
The Minnesota Timberwolves remain committed to their core.
The Portland Trail Blazers focus on developing young talent.
Damian Lillard will not play this season due to injury.