On Thursday evening, the Denver Nuggets played their first game of the new season when they hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Colorado. Nikola Jokic put up 1

Nikola Jokic is the best basketball player in the world, but the Denver Nuggets have been bleeding talent around him ever since he led the franchise to its first ever championship in 2023. The Nuggets that opened the 2024-25 season on Thursday night looked nothing like the team that raised a banner only 15 months ago.

The Denver Nuggets' season got off to a rough start with a 102-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Sweeping statements can't be made after one game, but reigning MVP Nikola Jokic is already comfortable calling out what could be a season-long issue for the Nuggets.