The Denver Nuggets are entering a pivotal offseason in which their roster is crying out for upgrades. The organization will be under major pressure to properly reopen the championship window around Nikola Jokic.

From the next lead executive, to new assistants and some likely roster turnover, this summer is setting up to be a big one for the Denver Nuggets' future.

Russell Westbrook Contract Decision Has Massive Salary Implications for Nuggets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Denver Nuggets' core roster is already slated to look a bit different in 2025-26, and the 2024-25 NBA offseason hasn't even officially begun just yet.

It's not often that NBA and Nuggets fans hear about Jokic once the season is over, as he usually goes back to Serbia to be with his horses. So, when Nuggets veteran DeAndre Jordan was able to provide an update on Jokic's offseason on an appearance on FanDuel's "Run It Back," it was notable.

Oklahoma City Thunder's series unfolded almost identically to their Western Conference battle with the Denver Nuggets.

Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals on 44.9% shooting for the Denver Nuggets this season.

Russell Westbrook reportedly is going to test free agency after a successful 2024-25 season with the Denver Nuggets.

Denver also has a few key presences entering free agency. Russell Westbrook is expected to turn down his player option to evaluate his options, Dario Saric has a player option to make a decision on, and valued veteran DeAndre Jordan is an unrestricted free agent.