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Several NBA teams reportedly tried to take advantage of the Denver Nuggets' financial woes this summer when they were trying to move Cameron Johnson and retain Peyton Watson.
The Nuggets didn’t get a player back when they sent Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers. Apparently, that was very much by design. After surveying the trade market, Denver viewed Cleveland’s unprotected 2031 first-round pick as a more valuable asset than any player available in a potential Watson deal, team sources told Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Here’s the other interesting part: The Nuggets aren’t necessarily planning to use it. Durando reports that Denver intends to eventually move the ...
Denver turned down multiple trade offers for Cam Johnson, signaling a major role for the forward moving forward.
The Nuggets didn’t get a player back when they sent Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers. Apparently, that was very much by design. After surveying the trade market, Denver viewed Cleveland’s unprotected 2031 first-round pick as a more valuable asset than any player available in a potential Watson deal, team sources told Bennett Durando of The […] The post Nuggets viewed Cavs’ first-round pick as more valuable than available players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Nuggets obviously didn't want to keep Peyton Watson nearly as bad as people thought, based on a new report from the Denver Post.
The first sign that Peyton Watson might eventually part ways with the Nuggets came last October, when the team prioritized signing Christian Braun to a five-year, $125MM rookie scale extension and bypassed a rookie scale deal with Watson, as Bennett Durando of The Denver Post details. Braun was the far more proven player through three […]
The Denver Nuggets are betting on Nikola Jokic’s word. Jokic has repeatedly said he wants to spend the rest of his career in Denver, even after the Nuggets were eliminated by Minnesota in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. But with Jokic’s contract giving him a major decision in 2027, Denver’s decision to trust […] The post Nuggets Bracing for “Disaster” as Nikola Jokic’s Future Draws Giannis Antetokounmpo Comparison appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Cody Williams might never be Jaden McDaniels, but the two wings have clear similarities, and McDaniels could help unlock Williams' upside.
Michael Porter Jr. may be on the trade block sooner rather than later.
Most NBA teams have locked in the heart of their 2026-27 rosters. The whirlwind of movement included LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Peyton Watson being sign-and-traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jonathan Kuminga finally inking with the Minnesota Timberwolves at a relative discount.
There have been recently rumblings about Nikola Jokic and the Raptors, could we ever see him leave Denver? Jokic is set to make just over $59 million in the 2026-27 season, but has a player option for 2027-28, so he could become a free agent as early as next summer. If he was to ever […] The post Should the Raptors Trade For Nikola Jokic Next Summer? appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Christian Braun sounds pretty happy with the Nuggets’ latest addition. Denver signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year minimum contract this offseason, adding another proven scorer to a roster that underwent some significant changes. “Really excited to play with another All-Star and learn from him,” Braun told Sean Keeler of the Denver Post. “I’m […] The post Nuggets’ Christian Braun: ‘Excited to learn from DeMar DeRozan’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nikola Jokić does not do empty optimism. So when the three-time MVP was asked about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson and offered a calm assessment of the team’s future, it carried more weight than the usual offseason platitudes. After leading Serbia past Victor Wembanyama and France in a FIBA World Cup […] The post Why Nuggets Fans Should Believe Jokić’s ‘Okay’ Prediction appeared first on The Lead .
The Nuggets have an advantage by playing in Denver, and they should utilize it to wear down their opponents in 2026-27.
The Denver Nuggets lost an important player in free agency, but they quickly replaced him with DeMar DeRozan. The six-time All-Star signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Western Conference contenders following a buyout with the Sacramento Kings, where he spent the last two seasons. He reportedly forfeited around $15 million from his supposed [...]
2019 metais su Kauno „Žalgiriu“ Lietuvos krepšinio lygą laimėjęs Deonas Thompsonas neria į treniravimo sritį. Oficialiai pranešta, kad 37-erių buvęs krepšininkas prisijungė prie Šiaurės Karolinos universiteto „Tar Heels“ ekipos štabo, kuriame talkins vyriausiajam strategui Michaelui Malone'ui . Nuo 2001-ųjų NBA dirbęs Malone'as šią vasarą perėmė „Tar Heels“ vairą. Specialistas 2015-2025 m. treniravo Denverio „Nuggets“, su kuria 2023-aisiais tapo ...
Christian Braun has heard the critics of the Nuggets’ offseason, along with the doubters who believe he’s overpaid after ankle issues limited him to 44 games in his fourth NBA season. However, he tells Sean Keeler of The Denver Post that those negative comments are providing inspiration as he prepares for training camp. “It’s honestly […]
Nikola Jokic was a star before he came to the Nuggets. His legacy from his old stomping grounds has now been cemented with another award.
Bruce Brown is one of the top remaining free agents in the NBA, with a championship ring to speak of. He returned to the Denver Nuggets this past season after leaving in free agency, following a crucial role in their 2023 NBA title. But so far, he's still available on the open market. Two teams are now being linked to Brown, one contender in each conference. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report recently reported that the LA Lakers have turned their attention to Brown after missing out o...
It’s been a tough offseason for the Nuggets, and their front office has done little to quiet the criticism.
There has been speculation about how DeMar DeRozan would fit with the Nuggets. He should fit just fine.
One Nuggets assistant coach gave his take on what he first thought about Nikola Jokic. And it aged almost perfectly.
Michael Porter Jr. claims he has worked a 9-to-5 job.
Julian Strawther will test the Nuggets to see whether they've learned from their contract-extension mistakes over the past couple of years.
Fans and media alike have spent this summer trashing the Denver Nuggets. They’ve torn apart Denver’s disastrous playoff collapse. They’ve criticized the Nuggets’ free agency moves (or lack thereof). But finally, the leaves have started to fall, meaning it’s time to look forward. The 2026 NBA season is just a month and a half away. […] The post DeMar DeRozan Will Win Sixth Man of the Year appeared first on The Lead .