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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31
Peyton Watson shades Nuggets for pressuring him to return from injury too quickly
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.
Spencer Jones News / Fadeaway World / August 31
Spencer Jones Reveals How He Plans To Spend His $6 Million Salary: Just $100K On Living Expenses
Amid the looming woes of the second apron, the Nuggets matched the two-year, $12 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Spencer Jones earlier this summer, in a move that essentially confirmed Peyton Watson’s exit from Denver.
Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / August 31
Peyton Watson Felt Pressured From Nuggets To Return From Hamstring Injury Before 2026 Playoffs
The 2026 offseason has been a dramatic one for the Denver Nuggets. After crashing out of the playoffs, the Nuggets entered the offseason with several roster concerns and financial constraints.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 30
Ranking Every Current Denver Nuggets Contract From Best to Worst
The Denver Nuggets are in one of the trickiest financial situations within the entire NBA. According to Capsheets.com, the Nuggets are paying a grand total of $218 million for their salaries signed on for the 2026-27 season.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
DeMar DeRozan News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 30
How DeMar DeRozan Signing Could Hurt These Three Nuggets Players
Amid a quiet 2026 offseason, the Denver Nuggets signed a six-time NBA All-Star. Bringing him in toward the end of his career is not as effective as it would've been a decade ago, but DeMar DeRozan is still an impactful player who will immediately help the Nuggets' offense, despite some questions about his defense.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / August 29
Nuggets waive Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel
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.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 29
One Nuggets Lineup They Should Use More This Season and One to Avoid
Outside of their starting lineup, the Denver Nuggets are looking a bit different heading into the 2026-27 season. While they kept their core of Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon, and Nikola Jokic intact, the Nuggets have revamped their bench, and time will tell whether things actually improve.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 28
The Nuggets' Quietest Offseason Decision May Be Their Most Important
The Denver Nuggets had made a few key changes to their roster heading into the 2026-27 season. And while, for the most part, the Nuggets' starting five and core pieces have remained all intact––except for Peyton Watson–– the bench has seen multiple shifts, and will look drastically different than where they finished off last season.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / August 28
Nuggets Release Julian Reese
The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
DeMar DeRozan News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 28
Why There Is Some Concern With Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan Signing
The Denver Nuggets have been criticized for their 2026 offseason, with many hoping they would have made more significant changes after losing in the first round of the playoffs.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 28
Ranking the Nuggets' Most Valuable Trade Assets for 2026-27 Season
Even after stretching Jonas Valanciunas's waived contract, the Denver Nuggets still stand above the second apron. Granted, they have until next February's trade deadline to get under the second apron before facing the more severe penalties and owing a lucrative luxury tax bill, but that means we should expect a money-saving move before then.
DeMar DeRozan News / Fadeaway World / August 28
'I Hate It': Patrick Beverley Raises Major Concern Over DeMar DeRozan Joining Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets quickly reacted to Peyton Watson’s departure to the Cleveland Cavaliers by agreeing to a deal with veteran forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is joining the Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, and former NBA player Patrick Beverley has one major concern regarding this move.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 27
Draymond Green Defends the Nuggets' Decision to Trade Peyton Watson
Last week, the Denver Nuggets officially ended their Peyton Watson saga by shipping him to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he signed a new four-year, $88 million contract.
Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Rumors / August 27
Nuggets To Use Stretch Provision On Jonas Valanciunas
The Nuggets will use the stretch provision to spread the $2MM cap charge left on Jonas Valanciunas‘ contract across three seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / August 27
Nuggets Warned of 'Malpractice' Around Nikola Jokic as Denver Future Remains on Hold
Nikola Jokic played in only 65 games last season, which is the fewest of his career since joining the league in 2014. This number takes on a new meaning in light of the conflict between the Denver Nuggets’ lineup choices and an MVP who is approaching free agency.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 27
Predicting What the Nuggets Do With Every Remaining Open Roster Spot
The Denver Nuggets were concerningly quiet for most of the offseason, but they have been making some noise over the past week or so. The Nuggets have traded Peyton Watson, signed veteran wing DeMar DeRozan, and finally signed second-round rookie Bryce Hopkins to a two-way deal two months after the draft.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27
Nuggets sign 2026 second-round pick to two-way contract
The Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement with rookie forward Bryce Hopkins, signing their 49th overall pick in the second-round of the 2026 NBA Draft to a two-way contract Wednesday.
Bryce Hopkins News / Hoops Wire / August 26
Nuggets officially sign Bryce Hopkins to two-way contract
Bryce Hopkins has officially joined the Nuggets. Hopkins signed a two-way contract with Denver, according to the NBA transactions log. His agents, Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports, also confirmed the deal to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Wire / August 25
Kings stretch DeMar DeRozan’s salary to drop below luxury tax line
DeMar DeRozan is gone. His salary isn’t quite as gone. The Kings will use the stretch provision on the remaining $10 million guaranteed portion of DeRozan’s contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6
The penultimate edition of Yardbarker’s top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 23
Nikola Jokic could be sending a quiet warning after Peyton Watson leaves Denver
The Denver Nuggets lost one of the most important players on their roster after shipping Peyton Watson away to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a five-team deal.
Denver Nuggets News / HITC / August 22
What’s next for DeMar DeRozan? Nuggets’ strategy emerges after $3.9 million deal
DeMar DeRozan has joined the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal. Now the question is how he will be used. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed the agreement.
Spencer Jones News / Yardbarker / August 21
Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline
The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.
Peyton Watson News / Yardbarker / August 20
Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure
After trading for Aaron Gordon, the Denver Nuggets committed to supplementing their expensive core with affordable young talent. Years later, there's very little to show for that youth movement.
Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / August 20
Nikola Jokic losing reasons to stay after Denver Nuggets make money-saving trade
The Denver Nuggets finally sent Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers in return for some much-needed salary cap relief. What does that mean for the Nuggets, particularly Nikola Jokic?
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