The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - Nuggets best team in NBA, Thunder title defense, Timberwolves leap | Northwest Division Predictions
Oct 5, 2025
The discussion kicks off with an analysis of the Denver Nuggets, spotlighting their revamped roster and how Cam Johnson fits better than MPJ. It's all about depth as Jason predicts Denver as the title favorite, praising Jokic's dominance. Then, he dives into the Oklahoma City Thunder, emphasizing the need for internal growth and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's improved game management. The Timberwolves' physical identity is examined, alongside Anthony Edwards' scoring development. Portland's youth movement and Utah's uncertain direction round out the compelling insights.
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Cam Johnson Is A Better Fit Than MPJ
- Cam Johnson replaces MPJ as a better ballhandler and more versatile fit for Jokic-driven actions.
- Jason expects Johnson to run dribble-handoff actions and improve Denver on both ends compared to MPJ.
Valančiūnas Stabilizes Jokic-Off Minutes
- Adding Jonas Valančiūnas reduces Jokic-offence collapses by giving Denver consistent center play and scheme continuity.
- Jason notes Jokic-off minutes previously lost ~10 points per 100 possessions and expects that to improve.
Use Depth To Manage Minutes
- Use roster depth to stagger minutes and avoid overloading starters across the season.
- Deploy new role players to keep key players fresh and preserve defensive intensity nightly.