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The Denver Nuggets are heading into a pivotal offseason where the franchise has to decide on the future of their roster after an embarrassing first-round exit against a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

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Report: Denver Nuggets Expected to Trade Key Rotation Player in Move to Reshape Roster

The Denver Nuggets enter the offseason facing a difficult balancing act, and it appears at least one notable rotation player could be on the move. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, Denver must address its financial situation while also finding a way to retain rising forward Peyton Watson.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 29

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Lakers

The Nuggets are expected to make a strong effort to keep restricted free agent Peyton Watson despite concerns about the hamstring injuries that hampered him throughout the season.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 28

What an NBA Scout Says About the Nuggets' Peyton Watson Dilemma

The Denver Nuggets have a key free agent on their hands this offseason in the form of Peyton Watson. After a breakout fourth season in Denver, Watson is eyeing a big payday to come his way as he becomes a restricted free agent.

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Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Nuggets rumors: Rival scout takes shot at ownership over Peyton Watson conundrum

With people wondering what the offseason of the Denver Nuggets will look like after a disappointing exit in the NBA Playoffs, the one player whose future is up in the air is Peyton Watson.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 29

Nuggets' 2027 Championship Odds Are Out–– Too High or Too Low?

While this year's NBA playoffs are still in motion without a league champion to be determined just yet––or even a Western Conference champion, for that matter––it hasn't stopped the sportsbooks from releasing their title odds for the 2026-27 season on the horizon.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 28

Nuggets Have More Roster Holes to Fill This Offseason Than It Seems

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a 54-win season, and despite being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, there are reasons to hold out hope for their chances of getting back into title contention next season.

Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Why Now Is the Perfect Time for Nuggets to Trade Aaron Gordon

Heading into the 2026 NBA offseason, the Denver Nuggets are at a crossroads. They're fresh off a first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They're over $15 million above the luxury tax line with moves to be made to get under that number.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Did Nuggets' David Adelman Deserve More Love for Coach of the Year?

Leading up to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, the verdict for this year's Coach of the Year winner finally came to light with the reveal of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla winning the award for the first time in his career.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Re-Sign or Let Walk? What the Nuggets Should Do With Top Free Agents

The Denver Nuggets are heading into a huge 2026 offseason after three straight underwhelming playoff trips, and as they look to get back over the hump as soon as possible, they cannot afford to make many mistakes this summer.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

Three Under-the-Radar Free Agents the Nuggets Should Target

The Denver Nuggets are in a tight financial position this offseason. Still, they are heading into the summer with just nine players under contract, meaning they will have to fill out their roster with inexpensive options.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

Jonas Valanciunas Raises Doubt on Nuggets Future, Could Head to Europe

The Denver Nuggets have an array of roster decisions to make ahead of next season to get this roster back on track to championship contention. One of those

Paul George News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

This Paul George Trade Could Transform the Nuggets' Roster

The Denver Nuggets will be keeping all options on the table as it relates to their roster moves this offseason––outside of trading Nikola Jokic. That means depth moves, starting lineup shifts, or even star acquisitions could be in play to best help get this roster back on track for another title run for the 2026-27 campaign.

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Which Superstars Can the Nuggets Pair with Nikola Jokic?

The 2026 NBA Playoffs did not go the way Denver Nuggets’ fans expected. The Nuggets were eliminated in the first round by the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves, as nearly all of their starters struggled.

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3 Dream, 3 Realistic Draft Targets for the Nuggets With No. 26 Pick

The Denver Nuggets have had limited draft capital in recent years, but when given the opportunity to capitalize on draft night, they have done an impressive job.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 25

Nikola Jokic, Murray Make Nuggets History Unseen in Nearly 20 Years

The Denver Nuggets' duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray got rewarded for their impressive regular season over the weekend with a pair of All-NBA selections.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Jamal Murray, Jokic All-NBA Selections Were Never in Question

The Denver Nuggets' star duo of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic got some notable shine before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The NBA officially

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Nuggets Have an Easy Nikola Jokic Contract Decision to Make This Offseason

There was some concern in the Denver Nuggets community last offseason when three-time MVP Nikola Jokic opted to decline a contract extension that would have locked him into the franchise for a few more years.

Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Why Next Season Is a Make-or-Break Year for Nuggets' Christian Braun

Last offseason, the Denver Nuggets handed Christian Braun a generous five-year, $125 million contract extension. However, he immediately followed it up with an extremely underwhelming 2025-26 campaign.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Nuggets' Predicted Contract for Peyton Watson Would Be a Steal

Once this NBA offseason's free agency period arrives, the Denver Nuggets will be tasked with dishing out a big-time pay raise towards their restricted free agent, Peyton Watson; one of their biggest priorities of this summer entirely.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 23

What Jonas Valanciunas Said About His Future With the Nuggets

Among the notable decisions the Denver Nuggets have facing them this offseason, one of those will be circling around the future of veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / May 21

Who Should the Nuggets Trade For This Offseason?

After the Denver Nuggets’ first-round playoff exit, several flaws on the roster became impossible to ignore. Now comes the Nuggets’ offseason, and with that, plenty of tough decisions to make.

Nikola Jokic News / HITC / May 20

Kate Scott used Nikola Jokic to make a point Caitlin Clark critics keep missing

Caitlin Clark’s turnovers have become such a talking point that Kate Scott was right to urge people to relax. The criticism is not without basis. Clark is averaging 9.0 assists and 5.0 turnovers, and those mistakes are happening too often to ignore.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 17

Nuggets face costly crossroads as roster decisions loom

The Nuggets may have a roster problem. Not because of talent. Because of money. Denver already has roughly $213.8 million committed to 10 players next season, pushing past the luxury tax and first apron, with the second apron not far behind.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / May 17

Nuggets Face Tough Decisions As Roster Becomes More Expensive

Cost-cutting could become the focus of the Nuggets‘ offseason plans, with possibly more than one “starter-level player” being moved in an effort to trim salary, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / May 1

What's next for Nikola Jokic, Nuggets after stunning collapse vs. Timberwolves?

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets suffered an embarrassing playoff series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. Minnesota was without star guard Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for multiple games due to injuries, yet the Nuggets failed to capitalize on the Timberwolves' setbacks.

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