2012/13 NBA Team Rankings & Previews: #8 Denver Nuggets
#8 - Denver Nuggets
2011/12 Record: 38-28, lost Western Conference First Round
2012/13 Projected Record: 50-32, playoffs
Key Additions:
Andre Iguodala - Shooting Guard
Anthony Randolph - Power Forward
Key Departures:
Arron Afflalo - Shooting Guard
Al Harrington - Power Forward
Rudy Fernandez - Shooting Guard
Depth Chart:
Point Guard: Ty Lawson, Andre Miller
Shooting Guard: Andre Iguodala, Corey Brewer
Small Forward: Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler
Power Forward: Kenneth Faried, Anthony Randolph
Center: JaVale McGee, Timofey Mozgov
The X Factor:
JaVale McGee
Young Mr. McGee possesses one of the most intriguing size/skill/athleticism packages in the NBA. But does he have what it takes between his ears to become an elite big man?
Summary:
The Denver Nuggets are not going to sneak up on anyone this year - they are many pundit's "dark horse" team in the West, it seems. While they are still lacking a true "star" that every championship team needs, this team is extremely talented and extremely deep. Which should help them go (extremely?) deep in the playoffs.
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
#9 - Brooklyn Nets
#10 - Memphis Grizzlies
#11 - Philadelphia 76ers
#12 - Minnesota Timberwolves
#13 - Dallas Mavericks
#14 - New York Knicks
#15 - Atlanta Hawks
#16 - Chicago Bulls
#17 - Utah Jazz
#18 - Golden State Warriors
#19 - Portland Trailblazers
#20 - Milwaukee Bucks
#21 - Cleveland Cavaliers
#22 - New Orleans Hornets
#23 - Washington Wizards
#24 - Toronto Raptors
#25 - Sacramento Kings
#26 - Phoenix Suns
#27 - Houston Rockets
#28 - Detroit Pistons
#29 - Orlando Magic
#30 - Charlotte Bobcats
