Denver Nuggets starting lineup and roster, 2026–27
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
The Denver Nuggets starting five is Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, Nikola Jokic, coached by David Adelman. This is the lineup the team has used most recently or most often, not an official announcement; starters change with injuries, rest days and trades.
Expected starting five
- PG Jamal Murray
- SG Christian Braun
- SF Aaron Gordon
- PF Cameron Johnson
- C Nikola Jokic
Second unit
- G DeMar DeRozan
- F Marvin Bagley III
- G Tyus Jones
- F Spencer Jones
- G Julian Strawther
Third unit
- F Zeke Nnaji
- F Alpha Diallo
- F DaRon Holmes II
- F Trevon Brazile
- F Bryce Hopkins
The Denver Nuggets averaged 114.0 points, 43.6 rebounds and 26.8 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.4% from three on 34.8 attempts. Among 30 teams that ranks 5th in SPG, 7th in 3P% and 8th in FG%.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 30 NBA teams. Denver Nuggets ranks highest in SPG (5th) and lowest in RPG (20th). The next strongest categories are 3P% (7th) and FG% (8th), and the next weakest are BPG (18th) and 3PM (17th).
| Denver Nuggets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 114.0 | 15th |
| APG | 26.8 | 14th |
| RPG | 43.6 | 20th |
| SPG | 10.2 | 5th |
| BPG | 4.4 | 18th |
| FG% | 47.1 | 8th |
| 3P% | 37.4 | 7th |
| 3PM | 13.0 | 17th |
| FT% | 78.9 | 10th |
| eFG% | 54.7 | 11th |
Denver Nuggets preseason 2026–27: starting five and stats
The Denver Nuggets played 5 preseason games, averaging 115.6 points, 45.0 rebounds and 28.0 assists. Their preseason starting five, by games started, was Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.
| Player | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | 4 | 4 | 15.5 | 15.8 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Julian Strawther | 4 | 0 | 18.5 | 13.3 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Jamal Murray | 4 | 4 | 22.5 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Nikola Jokic | 5 | 5 | 21.0 | 10.6 | 6.0 | 7.4 |
| Cameron Johnson | 5 | 5 | 18.2 | 10.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Trevon Brazile | 5 | 1 | 19.6 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 0.4 |
| Cam Whitmore | 5 | 0 | 13.6 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Marvin Bagley III | 4 | 0 | 15.3 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 0.8 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 4 | 0 | 14.3 | 7.0 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| DaRon Holmes II | 4 | 0 | 11.8 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
Full roster
- Jamal Murray
- Christian Braun
- Aaron Gordon
- Cameron Johnson
- Nikola Jokic
- DeMar DeRozan
- Marvin Bagley III
- Tyus Jones
- Spencer Jones
- Julian Strawther
- Zeke Nnaji
- Alpha Diallo
- DaRon Holmes II
- Trevon Brazile
- Bryce Hopkins
- Ryan Nembhard
- Cam Whitmore
2026–27 team stats
| Stat | Per game |
|---|---|
| PPG | 114.0 |
| APG | 26.8 |
| RPG | 43.6 |
| SPG | 10.2 |
| BPG | 4.4 |
| FG% | 47.1 |
| 3P% | 37.4 |
| 3PM | 13.0 |
| FT% | 78.9 |
| eFG% | 54.7 |