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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.
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?
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
Peyton Watson News / Field Level Media / July 28
Report: Nuggets offer Peyton Watson 5-year, $70M deal
The Denver Nuggets have offered restricted free agent Peyton Watson a five-year, $70 million contract, The Athletic reported Tuesday. The Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers have expressed interest in acquiring the 23-year-old forward in sign-and-trade deals, per the report.
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.
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 / July 28
Predicting Who Nuggets Sign With Final Two Roster Spots
After matching Spencer Jones' offer sheet from the Oklahoma City Thunder, effectively signing him to a two-year, $12 million deal, the team is down to just two available standard contracts.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28
Nuggets boost coaching staff with experienced addition
The Denver Nuggets have continued to signal that they’re all-in on trying to win an NBA Championship. That’s been on display not only with the team’s salary and luxury tax numbers, but in their most recent move, beefing up their coaching staff.
Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / July 28
Nuggets Offer Peyton Watson $70 Million Contract; Frontrunners Emerge Amid Sign-And-Trade Rumors
The Denver Nuggets have reportedly offered Peyton Watson a five-year, $70 million contract amid the growing uncertainty over his future. After locking down Spencer Jones by matching the Thunder’s offer sheet, the Nuggets have now shifted their focus towards deciding on Watson’s future.
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.
Peyton Watson News / Hoops Rumors / July 27
Peyton Watson Considers Accepting Nuggets’ $6.5MM Qualifying Offer
Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, whose market has been limited by his restricted free agency, is giving serious consideration to accepting the team’s $6.5MM qualifying offer and becoming unrestricted next summer, sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscriber link).
Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / July 27
Nuggets Snatch Back Spencer Jones From OKC Thunder as New $12 Million Agreement Triggers NBA Punishment
Keeping a promising young player usually seems like a simple choice. However, it came with one of the league’s heaviest financial consequences for the Denver Nuggets, who have had a disappointing offseason.
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.
Thunder’s genius way of stealing underrated Nuggets player in free agency
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones to a two-year, $6 million contract that the Nuggets can’t match. The Thunder spent most of the offseason trying to shed salary from their roster to stay under the second apron, trading away the likes of Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, Kenrich Williams, and Aaron Wiggins.
Spencer Jones News / EssentiallySports / July 26
Nuggets Insider Provides Clarity on Spencer Jones After OKC Make $12M Offer for the Restricted Free Agent
The Denver Nuggets‘ offseason activity has been centered around Peyton Watson’s restricted free agency. But now they are under pressure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, who submitted a $12 million offer sheet for Spencer Jones.
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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