Nikola Jokić Says Denver Nuggets 'Definitely Need' to Add More Depth on Next Year's Roster
- The Denver Nuggets lost Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals 125-93 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on Sunday.
- The Nuggets confronted a lack of roster depth after key role players left in free agency and injuries limited contributors like Michael Porter Jr.
- Nikola Jokic put up a strong effort with 20 points, along with nine boards and seven dishes, but struggled to receive adequate support as the Nuggets’ primary four starters led the postseason in minutes played.
- Jokic emphasized the team's need to strengthen their roster depth this off-season and expressed skepticism about hypotheticals, stating that dwelling on "what might have been" doesn’t help since they had chances but didn’t secure a championship.
- The Nuggets face a significant offseason with changes planned in management and roster to strengthen the bench and pursue another title run.
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