DaRon Holmes II was the lone high-profile rookie addition to the Denver Nuggets but suffered a torn Achilles less than a month after being drafted. This injury significantly hampers the team's depth, especially with Aaron Gordon also sidelined. Holmes, a consensus All-American and 20-point scorer in his final college season, was expected to compete for backup minutes. His absence leaves the Nuggets without any meaningful contributions from their rookie class, making grading difficult given the circumstances.