My takeaways: 1) Neither Mudiay or Murray is going to be a star in the NBA. At this point Mudiay isn't even looking like a guy who will outlast his rookie contract. Murray needs to stop taking so many shots. 2) The Nuggets way overpaid for Millsap. That contract is going to hurt them for the next four seasons. 3) The Nuggets front office jumped the gun in releasing Nelson. They desperately need to bring in a veteran point guard. 4) They should have been playing the M&Ms last season instead of chasing a pointless 8th seed. Now, when they should be chasing a playoff slot, they are throwing in the young point guards and it ain't working. 5) It would fun to watch Jokic play on a team like the Celtics or Spurs. The Nuggets better pray Nikola isn't thinking the same thing. 6) If the Nuggets continue to lose they would be smart to trade Barton for a draft pick. If he continues to play well they will not be able to afford to sign him. 7) The Pepsi Center is going to be an empty tin can again.