The acres of parking lots that surround the 25-year-old arena today are expected to transform over the next 30 years or so into a mixed-use urban neighborhood.

State of play: Denver will host the Oklahoma City Thunder, last year's top seed in the Western Conference. Why it matters: The Nuggets' championship window is narrowing after losing key contributors to their 2023 title run. The team will need major contributions from its young players for a chance at another title.