Nuggets become the pursued around league, Northwest Division after winning franchise’s 1st NBA title

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will raise their championship banner on opening night — with LeBron James in the building to witness, no less. After that, no more mention of last season's run that produced the franchise's first NBA title. Big picture: Milwaukee, Boston, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix and Golden State, who are among the favorites to challenge for their crown.