The Denver Nuggets lost a few pieces from last year's roster over the course of this most recentl offseason–– but their biggest departure has been none other than 23-year-old forward Peyton Watson.
The Denver Nuggets' rotation is going to look a little bit different this season––primarily in the second unit. Many pieces have come in and gone out through the offseason, while a few others have stuck onboard across the roster turnover.
There is no question that the Denver Nuggets have one of the best rosters in the NBA. Led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, this Nuggets team should be competing for a championship every year.
Fans and media alike have spent this summer trashing the Denver Nuggets. They’ve torn apart Denver’s disastrous playoff collapse. They’ve criticized the Nuggets’ free agency moves (or lack thereof).
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
The Denver Nuggets' best second-round pick in their franchise's 51-year history in the NBA is unquestionably their three-time league MVP and franchise icon, Nikola Jokic.
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.
The Denver Nuggets faced their worst-case scenario last season. The team was ravaged by injuries, and even though they were healthier by the playoffs, they suffered a first-round exit.
When healthy, the Denver Nuggets have one of the best starting lineups in the NBA. Last season, their lineup of Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon, and Nikola Jokic posted a +12.9 net rating and finished with a 18-5 record through 23 games together.
With NBA training camps starting at the end of September, teams around the league have gradually been putting together their camp rosters: a group that can reach a maximum of 21 players before the regular season begins, stretching a bit higher than the typical 18-man roster limit.
In a wild 2026 NBA offseason, the Denver Nuggets mostly decided to stand pat. Despite coming off a first-round playoff exit, in one of the most disappointing outcomes in Nuggets history, Denver's front office did not press the panic button.
Adding another Los Angeles-based franchised to his portfolio, Kroenke has reached an agreement to purchase the Los Angeles Angels.
The current NBA offseason has already seen a range of blockbuster moves, and Jaylen Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers ranks high on that list. One of the biggest reasons why the Boston Celtics decided to make the trade was salary cap constraints, and it now seems a similar situation may be developing with Jamal Murray at the Denver Nuggets.
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 forward Spencer Jones handled the ball 3.5 percent of the time he was on the court last season, which is the lowest for any of the other 400-plus rotation players in the league.
A quiet performance from Nikola Jokic in Serbia’s latest World Cup qualifier raised questions before the real concern emerged. The Denver Nuggets superstar went almost invisible against Italy, but his numbers alone did not explain the off-colour showcase.
The Denver Nuggets are in hot water this offseason after their decision to trade Peyton Watson away for financial reasons.
The beginning of September marks the final stretch of the NBA offseason, with training camp less than one month away. The offseason is essentially over, and all 30 teams have made their final roster moves heading into the 2026-27 season.
Mark Mitchell was headed to Nuggets training camp. Then he was headed to Kentucky. Now he’s headed back to Missouri. Welcome to college basketball in 2026.
After Peyton Watson’s sign-and-trade to the Cleveland Cavs, he reflected on the right hamstring injury that sidelined him in his last season with the Denver Nuggets.
Julian Reese‘s stay with the Nuggets was even shorter than Cam Whitmore‘s stay with the Cavaliers. Denver has waived Reese, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, after acquiring the 23-year-old big man from Washington as part of last week’s five-team Peyton Watson trade.
The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal.
The Denver Nuggets quickly reacted to Peyton Watson’s departure to the Cleveland Cavaliers by agreeing to a deal with veteran forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is joining the Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, and former NBA player Patrick Beverley has one major concern regarding this move.
The Nuggets will use the stretch provision to spread the $2MM cap charge left on Jonas Valanciunas‘ contract across three seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Bryce Hopkins has officially joined the Nuggets. Hopkins signed a two-way contract with Denver, according to the NBA transactions log. His agents, Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports, also confirmed the deal to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The Denver Nuggets lost 23-year-old Peyton Watson this week. They're pivoting by replacing him with a 37-year-old. DeMar DeRozan plans to continue his Hall of Fame career by signing a one-year deal with the Nuggets.
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.
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.
The Denver Nuggets finally sent Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers in return for some much-needed salary cap relief. What does that mean for the Nuggets, particularly Nikola Jokic?
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