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Denver Nuggets are playing smart this offseason, creatively building around financial constraints as they near the NBA’s second luxury tax apron. They traded their first-round pick for future assets and a later second-rounder, saving cash while landing rookie Trevon Brazile on a cheap contract. They also brought in EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year Alpha Diallo on a minimum deal — a risky but potentially huge steal. With five players on minimum contracts, including rookies, and veterans like DeMar DeRozan and Marvin Bagley III stepping in, the Nuggets are maximizing value without overspending. Even Tyus Jones’ signing raises eyebrows, but overall, the team’s strategy is clear: stay under the tax line while still competing. Fans may grumble about frugality, but avoiding that second apron is key — and Denver’s doing it with savvy moves.

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