After reports surfaced this week that Juancho Hernangomez will likely play next season in Denver and Mike Miller has agreed to a two-year deal worth at least $5 million to stay with the Nuggets, the team has 14 players with guaranteed contracts locked in for next season.
Teams are allowed to carry 15 players on their roster and the Nuggets now have to decide who gets their final spot.
The Candidates:
Lauvergne is the clubhouse leader to return next season. The coaching staff is familiar with the 24-year-old and seems to trust him on both ends of the floor.