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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5
Nuggets sign ex-Spurs 1st round pick to $3.3 million contract
The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with free-agent guard Lonnie Walker IV, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The signing gives the Nuggets additional backcourt depth after the offseason departures of Tim Hardaway Jr.
Lonnie Walker IV News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 5
Signing Grade: Nuggets Agree to One-Year Deal With Lonnie Walker IV
The Denver Nuggets have had a gaping roster hole all offseason at the guard position, with only four players on standard contracts to make up a shaky backcourt group, but they have found an unexpected solution to their problem.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Jalen Pickett News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 5
Nuggets' Big Roster Concern Grows as Jalen Pickett Signs With Clippers
With restricted free agent Peyton Watson still taking the attention of the Denver Nuggets' offseason, not enough people are talking about how incomplete their roster is.
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.
Bruce Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 5
Nuggets May Have Just Confirmed Bruce Brown Won't Return
The Denver Nuggets aren't looking too likely to bring back Bruce Brown for next season's roster. That's because one of their new signings from this offseason might have just taken Brown's number from last season.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Jalen Pickett, Clippers Agree To Two-Way Deal
The Clippers and free agent guard Jalen Pickett have reached an agreement on a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Zeke Nnaji News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 5
Why Trading Zeke Nnaji Is Easier Said Than Done for Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have a clear contract they'd love to get off their books in the form of Zeke Nnaji. Nnaji, who's been with the Nuggets dating back to 2020, still projects to have two seasons left on his current four-year contract that was signed back in 2023.
Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / August 4
Nikola Jokic Could Near $800 Million In Career Earnings With New Nuggets Contract In 2028
Nikola Jokic was eligible for a four-year extension this summer with the Nuggets, as he enters the final guaranteed season of his current contract (which has a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28).
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 4
2026-27 Nuggets Roster: Contracts, Starting Lineup, Depth Chart
The Denver Nuggets' offseason, while not totally complete, has hit a bit of a standstill along with the rest of the league. Until the Nuggets are able to resolve their Peyton Watson situation and fill out their roster to at least 14 players, it's hard to really consider this summer for Denver as anything more than a work in progress.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 4
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Raptors
Peyton Watson remains unsigned, and the reason appears pretty simple. The Nuggets have made offers in the range of $16 million to $18 million per year, NBA insider Marc Stein said on the DNVR Sports Nuggets podcast.
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.
Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 4
Nikola Jokic's Contract Decision Is Stirring Up Drama Around the NBA
In each of the past two offseasons, Nikola Jokic has had the opportunity to sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. Both times, he rejected the opportunity to wait for a larger payday.
Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 4
How Potential Peyton Watson Signing Could Lead to Big Nuggets Trade
The Denver Nuggets still have a significant decision to make with Peyton Watson. The restricted free agent is searching for a big payday, and if the Nuggets are not willing to give it to him, then a sign-and-trade could be the best option.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 3
The Biggest Question Nuggets Still Haven't Answered This Offseason
The Denver Nuggets are still in the midst of what should be considered a largely unfinished offseason. They're one player short of the NBA's 14-man minimum roster, still have a huge free agent situation yet to be resolved in the form of Peyton Watson, and have some lingering roster holes that need to be addressed as well.
Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 3
One Bucks Player the Nuggets Must Target in Peyton Watson Sign-and-Trade
The Denver Nuggets should be doing everything they can to retain restricted free agent Peyton Watson. However, everyone now knows that by doing so, they could have a historic luxury tax bill that makes their roster worth nearly half a billion dollars, which would give them clear championship-or-bust expectations.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 3
Projecting Where the Nuggets Finish in 2026-27 Western Conference
The Denver Nuggets finished the 2025-26 season with a 54-28 record, which was good for third place in a grueling Western Conference. Of course, they could not get past the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, who ultimately met in the Western Conference Finals, but they are hoping for a better result next season.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 2
Every Move Nuggets Have Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures
The Denver Nuggets, for the most part, have had a pretty quiet offseason––and now, we're a little over a month away from the start of free agency. As of
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 2
Rival NBA GM Admits Nuggets Are Still a Threat, Despite Quiet Offseason
After winning the NBA Finals in 2023, the Denver Nuggets have failed to truly improve their roster. In doing so, they have fallen short of getting back to the promised land.
Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 1
Nuggets Executive Stays Optimistic About Peyton Watson's Free Agency
The Denver Nuggets' roster for the 2026-27 season will remain incomplete until they figure out what to do with Peyton Watson, who still sits on the market as a restricted free agent.
Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / July 31
Nuggets holding firm on Peyton Watson asking price
If the Cavaliers — or anyone else — hope to land Peyton Watson, it won’t come cheap. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets continue to seek at least one first-round pick and a proven rotation player in any sign-and-trade involving the restricted free agent. So far, no one has met that asking price.
Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / July 28
Nuggets still trying to re-sign Peyton Watson amid sign-and-trade buzz
The Nuggets haven’t given up on bringing back restricted free agent Peyton Watson. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Denver’s current offer to Watson is worth $70 million over five years, not the four-year, $70 million proposal that had been previously reported.
Nikola Jokic News / HITC / July 28
NBA fans stunned by Nikola Jokic’s horse racing celebration: ‘Happier than winning the championship’
NBA fans are in disbelief at Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s reaction to winning a horse race in Serbia. Jokic arguably has one of the most unique personalities among NBA superstars, as he is not interested in fame.
Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
Nuggets are hiring 1 notable former NBA head coach
The Denver Nuggets are bringing in Dave to support David. Denver is hiring former NBA head coach Dave Joerger as an assistant coach, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday.
Zeke Nnaji News / Yardbarker / July 30
Ill-fated Zeke Nnaji contract continues to haunt Nuggets
Even without a resolution to Peyton Watson's restricted free agency, the Denver Nuggets are the lone NBA team above the second luxury tax apron. That's in part thanks to an ill-fated extension they gave a big man who has averaged 3.4 points and 2.1 rebounds over the life of his deal.
Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Nuggets reportedly have rebuffed trade interest in one key player
The Denver Nuggets are hoping to make another run to the NBA Finals with the pairing if Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. One player who has been drawing trade interest this offseason is Cam Johnson, but the latest reports stated that the Nuggets are hesitatnto move on from Johnson.
Jonas Valanciunas News / Yardbarker / July 8
Jonas Valanciunas expected to receive a lot of interest after Nuggets departure
Could a potential Western Conference contender be setting the table for a splashy offseason acquisition? A roster decision on Wednesday certainly indicates that could be the case.
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