How should Nuggets fill open roster spots for stretch run?

The Denver Nuggets entered their first game after the NBA trade deadline with only 13 players on their roster, one below the maximum. This was due to Spencer Jones being out with a concussion, delaying the conversion of his two-way contract, and Hunter Tyson being traded and subsequently waived. The team is allowed to carry only 13 players for a maximum of two consecutive weeks, giving them until February 19 to fill the two open roster spots.

The Nuggets are confident they can add both Jones and another player without re-entering the luxury tax. They have already explored the buyout market, showing interest in recently waived guard Lonzo Ball. The team is considering how best to bolster their depth, with discussions focusing on whether to address specific injury-prone positions or seek versatile players who can handle various playoff matchups in the competitive Western Conference.

An underlying concern is the absence of Aaron Gordon, who is out with a right hamstring strain—his second extended injury this season. His recurring soft tissue injuries, including a left hamstring issue that impacted a critical Game 7 loss last season, have become a growing worry for the team. Spencer Jones, who has been starting in Gordon's place, is expected to be part of the playoff roster once his contract is converted, providing additional support.

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