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Nuggets Believed Peyton Watson May Have Intentionally Missed Playoffs To Protect His Free Agency, Per Report

Peyton Watson‘s free agency has been a real point of concern for the Denver Nuggets this offseason. Although the Nuggets have shown every intention of re-signing the forward, their limited cap flexibility and the forward’s demands for a larger contract have led to a gradual breakdown in communication.

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Nikola Jokic’s agent addresses wild attempt to bring Nuggets star overseas

The bid to bring Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic back to Europe was, in fact, real. The Nuggets star made headlines last week after a revelation made by Greek billionaire Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, owner of basketball powerhouse Panathinaikos.

Peyton Watson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Peyton Watson accused of pulling a weak move on the Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets feel that Peyton Watson did them dirty in a sense. Denver continued to check in on their restricted free agent forward Watson’s status

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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?

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Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / August 11

Nikola Jokic May Take His Talents Elsewhere If Denver Nuggets Bottom Out Next Season

For years, the Denver Nuggets have consistently been among the best teams in the West, frequently in contention for the title. Their success is mostly due to superstar center Nikola Jokic, who has proven himself as the greatest player in franchise history.

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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 11

Every Christmas Day Game in Nuggets History and What to Expect This Year

After a quiet offseason, there were questions about how the NBA schedule makers would treat the Denver Nuggets for the 2026-27 season. However, they are not shying away from giving Nikola Jokic and company some marquee matchups.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / August 11

3 Former NBA Stars Who Should Play Overseas After Nikola Jokic’s EuroLeague Buzz

Playing overseas used to feel like the last stop for an NBA star. Now, I’m not really sure that’s true anymore, given how many players who just couldn’t make it stick in the league evolved into European superstars across the Atlantic.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 11

Nuggets' Peyton Watson Drawing Serious Interest From One Team

Over the past few weeks, restricted free agent Peyton Watson has seen his name linked to several different suitors as potential landing spots if he weren't returning to the Denver Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / August 11

Dino Radja Explains Why Nikola Jokic Isn’t In His Top 5 Greatest European Basketball Players Ever List

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic might just be the greatest European basketball player of all time, but Hall of Famer Dino Radja doesn’t have him in his top five.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to open season with epic MVP showdown vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

The Denver Nuggets will start their new season facing a familiar foe: The Oklahoma City Thunder. The contest will feature the last two MVPs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, so it is expected to be a good one.

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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 / HITC / August 11

EuroLeague team promises to sign Nikola Jokic, reveals contract buyout attempt was rejected

A EuroLeague franchise owner has made it his mission to bring Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic to Europe on his franchise. Jokic spent three years playing in Europe for MegaBasket in Serbia, but that team never qualified to play in the premier EuroLeague.

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Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / August 10

Peyton Watson Rumors Gain Momentum As Cavaliers Emerge As 'Serious' Candidate

The Peyton Watson offseason saga has gradually become one of the defining storylines for the Denver Nuggets this summer. There has been a clear indication from the Nuggets to retain the gifted 23-year-old forward.

Nikola Jokic News / Hoops Wire / August 10

Nuggets may be asking Nikola Jokic to cover up same old problem

The Nuggets still have Nikola Jokic, which means they still have a chance. Sometimes it really is that simple. But Denver’s offseason raises another question: How much are the Nuggets still asking Jokic to fix simply by being Nikola Jokic?

Cameron Johnson News / The Lead / August 10

Cameron Johnson’s Breakout Season Is Coming in Denver

Last season was, without a doubt, a disappointing one for Denver fans. They lost in the first round, and many of their players failed to reach expectations. As a result, fans expected some shake-ups this offseason, but it looks like the Nuggets will mostly be retaining their core.

Nikola Jokic News / Field Level Media / August 10

Panathinaikos owner claims he's trying to lure Nikola Jokic to Greece

Could three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic suit up for a professional team in Greece in 2027-28? Well, if Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos had his way, Jokic would be playing for his team this coming season.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / August 10

Cavs now viewed as ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson

The Cavaliers’ pursuit of Peyton Watson apparently has moved beyond merely kicking the tires. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said Monday on NBA Today that Cleveland is considered a legitimate threat to land the Nuggets restricted free agent.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

EuroLeague owner is ‘very serious’ about trying to sign Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic can become a free agent next summer. If he does, he sounds likely to have an unexpected contract offer on the table.

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Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 10

Evaluating Every Scenario for Peyton Watson and the Nuggets This Offseason

NBA training camp kicks off in about a month and a half, and while most teams around the league have their rosters set, the Denver Nuggets are still working out a tricky situation.

Denver Nuggets News / TWSN / August 9

The Denver Nuggets Got the Steal of the 2026 NBA Offseason

The Denver Nuggets signed Walker to a one-year, USD 3.3 million contract that enables Walker to play for the 2026-27 season. Despite last playing in the NBA in 2024-25, he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague, averaging 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists last season.

Steph Curry News / Lindy's Sports / August 8

Denver Nuggets Should Go All-In On Stephen Curry

The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Championship in 2023, but things have not gone great for them since then, despite having arguably the most dominant player in the NBA today, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, leading the charge.

Denver Nuggets News / HITC / August 6

How much it will cost fans to try out for Denver Nuggets’ G-League team revealed

The Denver Nuggets’ G-League team, the Grand Rapids Gold allow people to try out for their G-League team for a set price. Making it to the NBA is by no means a financially affordable endeavour.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / August 5

Worst Case Scenario For the Denver Nuggets’ 2026 Season

Most sports articles contain a positive tone. They often highlight successes, both past and potential. They tend to convey optimism, highlighting why “this is the year” for a player or a team.

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.

Nuggets still trying to re-sign Peyton Watson amid sign-and-trade buzz

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