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Nuggets Now Safe From Lakers' Potential Peyton Watson Pursuit

Heading into this year's free agency, the Denver Nuggets have had a few threats to keep an eye on when it comes to their restricted free agent forward, Peyton Watson.

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Nuggets join growing list of teams reaching out to LeBron James

The Nuggets aren’t just monitoring LeBron James — they’ve reportedly already reached out. According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, the Nuggets have reached out to register their interest in the four-time NBA MVP after James informed the Lakers he will play elsewhere next season.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / July 1

Nuggets Shake Up LeBron James Buzz as Nikola Jokic Delays Extension

The Denver Nuggets are once again positioning themselves as serious contenders for LeBron James as the veteran superstar prepares for a major career decision.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Nuggets Among Teams To Express Interest In LeBron James

Although the Warriors, Cavaliers, and Heat are the three teams most frequently linked to free agent forward LeBron James, he and his camp have welcomed inquiries from all potential suitors, with agent Rich Paul suggesting he heard from nearly half the league on the first night of free agency.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Denver Nuggets News / AirJordanChronicles / July 1

Nikola Jokic’s Brother Nemanja Lands New NBA Role Amid Extension Uncertainty

The Denver Nuggets are facing a critical moment regarding the future of Nikola Jokic. A business move within his trusted inner circle has just changed how his next deal will be handled. Nemanja Jokic, the middle brother of Nikola Jokic, has become a certified NBA agent.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 1

Nuggets Miss Out on Three Top Free Agent Guards — Is It Time to Worry?

The 2026 NBA free agency cycle is in full swing, with several players already changing teams and many more opting to re-sign with their respective franchises.

Spencer Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Nuggets’ Spencer Jones reveals initial Denver offer that he rejected

The Denver Nuggets’ Spencer Jones underwent a considerable rise in his playing time last season, starting 37 games with a total of 64 appearances across the 2025-26 campaign.

Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / July 1

Nikola Jokic’s Brother Takes On Unexpected NBA Role Amid Nuggets Star’s Extension Delay

Nikola Jokic’s impending contract decision has dominated the Nuggets’ offseason. The 3x MVP continues to delay signing his supermax extension despite repeatedly expressing his commitment to Denver.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / HITC / July 1

LeBron James should consider joining two NBA teams, one is Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets

Even at 41 years old, LeBron James will be dictating the majority of attention from NBA fans during free agency. After all, LeBron James broke the internet after announcing that he will be exiting the Los Angeles Lakers following an eight-year stint with the team.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Heat To Sign Tim Hardaway Jr. To One-Year Contract

Veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. has reached an agreement to join the Heat, league sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), it’ll be a one-year, $6.5MM deal.

Jaylen Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 30

Why Nuggets' Rumored Jaylen Brown Trade Won't Actually Happen

Among the few big fish that the Denver Nuggets have been linked to in trade buzz this NBA offseason, perhaps the biggest of those names has been Boston Celtics' All-NBA forward and 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 30

Buy or Sell: Nuggets' Top Rumors Ahead of NBA Free Agency

The 2026 NBA free agency cycle is in full swing, with teams allowed to start negotiating with players on Tuesday at 4 p.m. MT. The Denver Nuggets are not expected to make much of a splash in free agency due to financial constraints, but they are certainly a team to monitor on the trade market.

Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Clippers again linked to Peyton Watson as Nuggets desperately seek trades

The Los Angeles Clippers are navigating free agency with intriguing financial flexibility, despite the swirling trade chatter surrounding Kawhi Leonard.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / June 30

Denver Nuggets 2026 NBA Free Agency Primer

Welcome to the 2026 NBA Free Agency period! The fun starts this afternoon and the Denver Nuggets…will not be big players. Sadly for Nuggets fans, what should be considered one of the most exciting periods of the offseason could end up being a bit melodramatic.