# Nuggets Face Uphill Battle in Stacked Division

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Podcast: [Denver Nuggets News Today| 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/denver-nuggets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7550739)
Published: 2026-05-12T02:07:37+00:00
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The NBA draft lottery dealt a harsh blow to the Denver Nuggets, landing them with the worst possible outcome in a stacked 2026 class. The Utah Jazz secured the second pick, while Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed twelfth, both in the Northwest Division. The Jazz are projected to draft guard Darryn Peterson from Kansas, forming a formidable lineup that could dominate for years. The Northwest Division is now deeper and faster, posing a challenge for the Nuggets who lack salary cap room to chase speed or depth. The team must get creative, prioritizing re-signing Peyton Watson and hoping Aaron Gordon recovers quickly to keep pace and maintain Nikola Jokics title dreams. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dcea21a380b54653

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