Nuggets May Have Found Their Next Franchise Cornerstone

News ArticlePublishedJul 24, 2026 at 07:45 PM EDTThe Nuggets know their franchise centerpiece, obviously. The bigger question heading into 2026 is which young player can carve out a meaningful role around him. Trevon Brazile made a pretty convincing case that he deserves to be that player.If anyone missed Denver's Summer League run in Las Vegas, the scoreboard tells quite a story.Brazile got attention throughout the event, but his biggest statement came against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He had 32 points while sinking six of his 12 attempts from three-point range, showing an offensive confidence that kept growing with every game. It wasn't one hot afternoon, either. He backed it up over the course of the tournament.More sports news: Grizzlies Could Be a Force in 2026 With Isaiah Stewart, C