Bryce Hopkins

ANALYSIS
Hopkins made stops at Kentucky and Providence before spending his final collegiate year at St. John's. He appeared in 37 regular-season games for the Red Storm in 2025-26, averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 points, 1.9 assists, 0.3 blocks, 1.1 steals and 36.3 percent shooting from deep across 28.8 minutes. The 24-year-old is a capable scorer and defender, though his athleticism might limit his growth as a professional, at least early in his career. The Nuggets are still considered a championship-caliber club, considering the team is made up of veterans Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray, among others. As a result, unless Hopkins exceeds expectations throughout Summer League and training camp, he may not see consistent playing time in 2026-27. Still, with Gordon, Murray and Cam Johnson known for having issues staying off the injury report, Hopkins' services might be needed sooner rather than later.