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Next moves for the Nuggets: How can Denver rise?

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Though the second-round playoff loss in Game 7 is a short-term disappointment for the Denver Nuggets, this season should be remembered for earning 54 regular-season wins while cementing a roster ready for sustainable success in the future.

With the Nuggets now eliminated from the postseason, let's look ahead to the free-agency, draft and trade decisions facing Denver this offseason.

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