The Denver Nuggets may have stumbled out of the playoffs earlier than expected, but don't expect head coach David Adelman to take the fall. Team president and governor Josh Kroenke made that crystal clear during a press conference at Ball Arena on Friday, expressing full confidence in his coach despite a disappointing first-round exit. However, when it comes to the roster itself? That's a different story—one that could see major changes this offseason.

"I have full faith in Coach Adelman," Kroenke stated. "And I think he coached a hell of a season, all things considered."

Let's rewind the tape. The Nuggets finished third in the Western Conference with a solid 54-38 record, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. They even carried a 12-game winning streak into the postseason. But momentum evaporated quickly. The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves showed superior toughness and tenacity, eliminating Denver in six games—a stunning fall for a team with championship aspirations.

Injuries certainly played a role. The Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon (calf) for most of the series, and Peyton Watson (hamstring) missed all six games. Unfortunately, that was just the tip of the iceberg. Counting the playoffs, Denver players missed a staggering 245 combined games last season—a trend that plagued the team from start to finish.

While Kroenke acknowledged the injury woes, he also praised the team's makeup heading into the season. "I like the group we had," he said, hinting that running it back with most of the same players in 2026-27 remains a possibility. But he didn't stop there. In a more candid moment, Kroenke suggested that nearly every player on the roster—except for superstar Nikola Jokic—could be on the trade block as the franchise looks to maximize its championship window with the three-time MVP.

That opens up some intriguing possibilities. Fellow All-Star Jamal Murray would likely draw the most trade interest and bring back the biggest haul. Meanwhile, Jokic is eligible this summer to sign a four-year maximum contract extension worth up to $290 million—and he's already signaled his intention to put pen to paper.

One bright spot? The Nuggets went 10-6 during a stretch early in the season when Jokic was sidelined. When asked if that performance solidified Adelman's job security, Kroenke was quick to agree. "I think that's a real testament to what D.A. and the group did when Nikola went down," he said. "I think that's when D.A. and his staff really shined, some of the creative looks that they used."

So, while the coaching staff appears safe, the roster could be wide open. For Nuggets fans, this offseason promises to be anything but boring—and the decisions made now will shape the team's identity for years to come.