Unsurprisingly, the Nuggets reached the Western Conference finals with Murray leading the way, but they were eventually eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. During the 2023 playoffs, Murray finally helped Denver get over the hump.

The Denver Nuggets have had a week. The franchise stunned the sports world on Tuesday when head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth were fired with just three games to go before the playoffs.

Nikola Jokić typically manages to keep a level head on the court, but the Denver Nuggets star was reportedly "frustrated" with his team's defense this season leading up to Michael Malone's firing.