Denver Nuggets duo Jokic and Murray ranked second-best in NBA

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have been ranked as the second-best duo in the NBA, trailing only the San Antonio Spurs' pairing of Victor Wembanyama and either Stephon Castle or Dylan Harper. Despite the Denver Nuggets' first-round playoff exit, Jokic continues to perform at an elite level, recently averaging a triple-double for a second consecutive season and finishing as the MVP runner-up.

Concerns regarding the Nuggets' long-term championship prospects have grown following the trade of Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Analysts suggest that the departure of Watson, a defensive specialist, may shrink the championship window for the aging Nuggets roster and potentially impact the future of superstar Nikola Jokic as the team manages its roster around him.