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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 25
NBA Notes: Blazers, backcourt, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Heat
The Trail Blazers already had some decisions to make in their crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe’s injury may have bought them some time. Sharpe is expected to miss about six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his knee.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 25
Nuggets Announce New Court Design Ahead of 2026-27 Season
The Denver Nuggets' home floor is undergoing some changes for the 2026-27 season. The Nuggets revealed that their court would be seeing a few tweaks within a video posted to social media this week.
Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25
Peyton Watson pens heartfelt goodbye to Nuggets after Cavs trade
The Denver Nuggets recently shook things up when they sent Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a big trade. The Nuggets have since pivoted by signing veteran guard DeMar DeRozan, as there are now fewer than two months to go until the upcoming season.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
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?
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.
DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Rumors / August 25
Kings To Drop Below Tax Line By Stretching DeRozan’s Salary
The Kings have chosen to stretch DeMar DeRozan’s remaining $10MM salary for the 2026/27 season over a three-season period, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Habit / August 25
The Nuggets are dangerously close to this nightmare scenario
When the Denver Nuggets won the NBA championship in 2023, the expectation was that they would be competing for championships year in and year out. With three-time MVP Nikola Jokic leading the way, being in the mix is always the standard.
Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 25
Peyton Watson Sends Farewell Message to Nuggets After Cavaliers Trade
The Denver Nuggets officially ended their Peyton Watson saga by sending him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a multi-team sign-and-trade that netted them a future first-round and second-round pick.
Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25
Michael Porter Jr. reveals move that was ‘beginning of downfall’ for Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have had a painfully quiet offseason, recently signing DeMar DeRozan as a consolation prize after trading Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 'Most field goals in NBA history' quiz
How many of the 26 players in NBA history to make at least 9,000 field goals can you name in five minutes?
Michael Porter Jr. News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 25
Former Nuggets F Michael Porter Jr. Says One Move Led to Team's 'Downfall'
Since their 2023 championship run, the Denver Nuggets have significantly retooled their roster. With the exception of five players—Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Zeke Nnaji—the team has completely changed.
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.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 24
Nuggets' Latest 2026-27 Season Win Projection Is Still Too Low
The 2026 offseason is winding down for the Denver Nuggets now that they have resolved their Peyton Watson issue and signed veteran wing DeMar DeRozan. We now have a clear idea of what the team will look like for the 2026-27 season, making it much easier to evaluate their expectations.
DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 24
Why the Nuggets give DeMar DeRozan his final chance to compete for a championship in 2026-27
The Denver Nuggets signed DeMar DeRozan to a one-year contract after trading Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade, worth $88 million to the Cleveland Cavs in exchange for an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, a 2032 second-round pick, and Julian Reese.
Nikola Jokic News / AirJordanChronicles / August 24
Michael Porter Jr. thought Nikola Jokic was overhyped after first training camp
Michael Porter Jr. has played with Nikola Jokic for years and has seen him become one of the best players in basketball. But when Porter first joined the Denver Nuggets, he did not know much about Jokic.
Denver Nuggets News / TWSN / August 24
The Denver Nuggets Have Had the WORST OFFSEASON in the NBA
It was a C- at best offseason before Peyton Watson’s situation was solved. Losing Peyton Watson made it a F-. No, DeMar DeRozan makes absolutely no difference to their offseason rating, unless you really value moving from F- to F+.
Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / August 24
What Will the Nuggets’ Rotation Look Like in 2026?
At long last, it appears that the Denver Nuggets’ offseason is over. The season concluded on a sour note for fans, and Denver’s front office did little to make it better over the summer.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 24
Nuggets' Updated Depth Chart After Peyton Watson and DeMar DeRozan Moves
The Denver Nuggets took a while to get the ball rolling in their 2026 offseason. They made some minor moves, like adding Marvin Bagley, Alpha Diallo, and rookie Trevon Brazile, and re-signing Spencer Jones and Tyus Jones, but they did not make the big moves we were waiting for until last week.
NBA News / Hoops Habit / August 24
The Nuggets’ first post-Peyton Watson trade may soon be revealed
In the aftermath of the Denver Nuggets trading Peyton Watson, there has been a lot of talk about what's next for their team. The Nuggets have clearly been looking to shed salary this offseason, even if it means making their team worse.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6
The penultimate edition of Yardbarker’s top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
DeMar DeRozan News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 24
DeMar DeRozan Could Start for Nuggets–– And Who Could Be Benched
The Denver Nuggets' biggest signing of the offseason has finally come to fruition: DeMar DeRozan was brought in on a one-year, veteran minimum to bring in a spark of scoring, clutch shooting, and experience to a roster that was desperately needing a jolt of talent after this summer's moves.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 23
Rich Paul Says Exactly What Nuggets Fans Feared About Peyton Watson
The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing first-round exit in the 2026 playoffs, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. Facing a banged-up Timberwolves team, there were no excuses for the Nuggets' horrible performance, but they were not fully healthy either.
Bruce Brown News / Hoops Wire / August 23
Cavs reportedly have veteran Bruce Brown on radar
The Cavaliers could have another veteran wing in mind as they continue putting the finishing touches on their roster. Veteran free agent Bruce Brown has been mentioned as a possible option for Cleveland, according to Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 23
Nikola Jokic could be sending a quiet warning after Peyton Watson leaves Denver
The Denver Nuggets lost one of the most important players on their roster after shipping Peyton Watson away to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a five-team deal.
Denver Nuggets News / HITC / August 22
What’s next for DeMar DeRozan? Nuggets’ strategy emerges after $3.9 million deal
DeMar DeRozan has joined the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal. Now the question is how he will be used. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed the agreement.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / August 22
Nuggets could have kept Peyton Watson for much less a year ago
The Nuggets ultimately decided Peyton Watson wasn’t worth $22 million a year. The painful part? They apparently could have had him for considerably less a year earlier.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21
Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline
The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / August 20
Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure
After trading for Aaron Gordon, the Denver Nuggets committed to supplementing their expensive core with affordable young talent. Years later, there's very little to show for that youth movement.
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