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Mark Mitchell was headed to Nuggets training camp. Then he was headed to Kentucky. Now he’s headed back to Missouri. Welcome to college basketball in 2026. Mitchell has re-enrolled at Missouri for the 2026-27 season, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. His agent, Brandon Mitchell, confirmed the move to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. […] The post Nuggets camp invitee Mark Mitchell headed back to Missouri appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga, but they may already have another veteran in mind. Bruce Brown, the NBA champion guard who helped the Denver Nuggets win their first title, is reportedly in the mix for Los Angeles. According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, the Lakers have shown interest in Brown for […] The post Lakers Set to Target NBA Champion After Jonathan Kuminga Failure, Per Reports appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Forward Mark Mitchell has reenrolled at Missouri ahead of the 2026/27 season, a source tells Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 (Twitter link). Mitchell’s agent confirmed the news to Jeff Borzello of ESPN (Twitter link). Mitchell, who reached a tentative Exhibit 10 agreement with the Nuggets after going undrafted in June and played for […]
After Peyton Watson’s sign-and-trade to the Cleveland Cavs, he reflected on the right hamstring injury that sidelined him in his last season with the Denver Nuggets. Watson’s 2025-26 breakout season was cut short when he re-aggravated a Grade-2 hamstring strain ahead of the Nuggets’ playoff run. Now, Peyton, as a member of the Cavs, says […] The post Peyton Watson shades Nuggets for pressuring him to return from injury too quickly appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones gives a breakdown of how he plans to spend his $6 million listed salary.
The Nuggets may not have to experiment with a non-traditional second-unit lineup this season thanks to their new additions.
Peyton Watson was one of the standout stories for the Denver Nuggets last season. It could have been even better, though. Unfortunately, he got injured midway through the season and had to sit out several games. The 2022 30th pick had a career season for the Nuggets as a supporting cast member alongside three-time MVP [...]
Former NBA player urges Jonathan Kuminga to part ways with his agent, Aaron Turner, after his shabby appearance and comments to justify his Timberwolves deal.
Although Peyton Watson's decision to sit out in the playoffs was heavily criticized, the young forward reveals the truth behind the situation.
Yang Hansen has been getting comparisons to Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for years, having been called “Baby Jokic” since getting drafted 16th overall by the Trail Blazers in 2025. The epithet comes from his passing ability, as well as his burgeoning jump shot. He knows being likened to the three-time MVP adds pressure, but rather […]
Fans of opposing teams, and potentially other front offices, are waiting for the Nuggets to give them an opening to pursue Nikola Jokic.
The Nuggets have added another elite clutch option, and it should pay dividends for the Nuggets next year.
The Nuggets could have received a much more valuable draft asset than it appears to be on the surface in the Peyton Watson trade.
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is embracing comparisons to Nikola Jokic rather than feeling burdened by them. The 21-year-old has been labeled the “Chinese Jokic” because of his passing skills and ability to create offense as a big man. Yang views the comparison as motivation, particularly because the Denver Nuggets superstar has long been […] The post Yang Hansen calls Nikola Jokic his idol appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Denver Nuggets have a lingering Jamal Murray problem that should be addressed by one of their roster moves this summer.
Draymond Green believes the Denver Nuggets made a calculated long-term decision by sending Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade that brought back an unprotected 2031 first-round pick. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green highlighted the value of the future pick while explaining why Denver may have preferred moving Watson rather than […] The post Draymond Green weighs in on Nuggets’ Peyton Watson decision appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones has outlined how he plans to allocate the roughly $3.3 million he expects to have available after taxes, agent fees and jock taxes during the 2026-27 season. Jones, 25, shared that he expects to earn $6 million this season and plans to put 15-20% of his post-tax income into venture […] The post Spencer Jones reveals plan for his $6M salary appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As the offseason settles into the quiet, I’m taking a Warriors-centric look at Northwest Division. Let’s chat about those Denver Nuggets. They let 23-year old baller Peyton Watson walk and added a 37-year-old DeMar DeRozan. Watson signed a four-year, $22 million deal with Cleveland in a sign-and-trade while Denver told itself Watson’s number was too […]
Nikola Jokic has never been given the help by the Nuggets that other all-time greats have had, and he may never receive it.
The Nuggets won't be bringing back this former member of their championship rotation, but it's surprising nobody else has picked him up.
The Nuggets need to use DeMar DeRozan in his Spurs role to fill the void behind Jamal Murray.
Julian Reese‘s stay with the Nuggets was even shorter than Cam Whitmore‘s stay with the Cavaliers. Denver has waived Reese, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, after acquiring the 23-year-old big man from Washington as part of last week’s five-team Peyton Watson trade. The move was expected. Reese was on a two-way contract, so the […] The post Nuggets waive Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Nuggets are operating with restraints due to their second-apron status. They've had to be creative in how they add talent on the margins.
The Nuggets have been using a play between Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for years. DeMar DeRozan can run it, too.
The Denver Nuggets on Friday waived Julian Reese after acquiring the 6-foot-9 forward/center from the Washington Wizards in the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade. The move, confirmed by NBA.com’s transaction log, had already been expected when Reese was included in the deal. Reese was traded to Denver on August 20, 2026, after spending the previous season with […] The post Nuggets release forward acquired in Peyton Watson sign-and-trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .