Nuggets president Tim Connelly knows it’s supposed to be hard.
Facing a summer of choices with luxury tax implications, a roster filled with talent yet besieged by injuries and a likely two-time MVP to protect, Connelly’s responsibilities are immense.
In the wake of Wednesday’s 4-1 first-round playoff ouster to Golden State, Connelly met with the media Friday for nearly 30 minutes to talk about the season that was and foreshadow decisions he faces this off-season. Topics included upcoming roster decisions, questions about the health of franchise players Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., and the most valuable puzzle piece of all, Nikola Jokic.