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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.
Denver Nuggets 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 1
Marvin Bagley's Arrival Could Cost These Nuggets Players Minutes
The Denver Nuggets haven't made a ton of noise throughout this year's free agency period––and really, they still have more work to do considering they haven't come to an agreement on a new deal for Peyton Watson.
Spencer Jones News / Denver Stiffs / July 31
NEW SEASON OF THE DIG: The Good, The Bad, Spencer Jones’ Jumper | ft. Miroslav Ćuk and Jeremy Poley 
The Dig is back for its fifth season to muse about the odyssey the Nuggets have been on this off-season. Miroslav Ćuk of DNVR’s And One show (and Jeremy
Zeke Nnaji News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 31
Nuggets Could Finally Find a Trade Suitor for Zeke Nnaji
Since signing Zeke Nnaji to a four-year, $32 million contract extension in late 2023, the Denver Nuggets have regretted it. For the past couple of years, the Nuggets have been looking for ways to get rid of Nnaji's contract, as he has been sitting on their books for an average of $8 million per year.
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.
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.
Spencer Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 30
Spencer Jones’ eye-opening reaction to Nuggets matching Thunder offer sheet
After restricted free agent Spencer Jones agreed to a $12 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets were forced to match it to keep him ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 30
How Nuggets' 2027 Championship Odds Stack Up Against NBA's Top Teams
The Denver Nuggets have yet to complete their 2026 offseason, with Peyton Watson still sitting in restricted free agency and two roster spots to fill, but we can start to think about how competitive they will be next season.
Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 30
Nuggets Still Have One Roster Hole That Peyton Watson Won't Fill
The Denver Nuggets are nearly done with their 2026 offseason, with 13 players on standard contracts after re-signing Spencer Jones. However, their roster still feels very incomplete.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 29
Ranking the Nuggets' Three Biggest X-Factors Next Season
The Denver Nuggets have made some minor roster adjustments this offseason, but for the most part, have had an underwhelming summer. Even after re-signing Spencer Jones to a two-year deal, the entire Nuggets fanbase is eagerly waiting to see what happens with Denver's top restricted free agent, Peyton Watson.
Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 29
Signing Peyton Watson Could Put Nuggets in Historic Financial Position
The Denver Nuggets were in a tough financial position before the offseason got underway, and by re-signing Spencer Jones to a two-year, $12 million deal, they slid into the second apron with a projected luxury tax penalty of $68 million, the highest in franchise history.
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 / EssentiallySports / July 28
Nuggets Hire 19-Year NBA Coach and Cancer Survivor Dave Joerger to Assist Nikola Jokic & Co. Amid Second Apron Challenges
Championship contenders don’t always improve by signing another player. Sometimes, the biggest addition arrives on the bench. That’s the path the Denver Nuggets have chosen for Nikola Jokic & Co.
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.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / July 27
Nuggets To Hire Dave Joerger As Top Assistant Coach
The Nuggets will hire Dave Joerger to be the top assistant coach under head coach David Adelman, Shams Charania of ESPN reports (via Twitter). Marc Stein reported a couple weeks ago that Denver was viewed as an “increasingly likely” landing spot for Joerger, who has been an NBA assistant or head coach since 2007.
Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 27
Nikola Jokic wins another championship, this one on the horse track
Nikola Jokic is certainly the face of the Denver Nuggets. But his first love will always be horse racing. On Monday, one of Jokic’s horses came away victorious at a top harness racing event in Serbia, per Arena Sport TV.
Denver Nuggets 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.
Spencer Jones News / Field Level Media / July 27
Reports: Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet to F Spencer Jones
The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet on forward Spencer Jones ahead of Sunday night's deadline, ESPN reported.
Nikola Jokic News / AirJordanChronicles / July 24
ESPN analyst questions Nikola Jokic’s extension delay with blunt Nuggets take
An ESPN insider and analyst, Bobby Marks, has raised questions about the Denver Nuggets’ lack of impactful offseason signings. He argues that Nikola Jokic’s extension deal delay may be tied to the team’s potential next season.
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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