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The Most Underrated Move the Nuggets Made This Summer

The Denver Nuggets haven't made a ton of moves so far this offseason. They've largely been waiting for a verdict on their ongoing restricted free agent situations for both Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones.

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Grading Nuggets' Top Summer League Performers: How Did the Rookies Play?

The Denver Nuggets finished their 2026 NBA Summer League campaign with a 3-2 record, but more importantly than how the team performed, we can look at how some of their top young talent fared in Las Vegas.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 20

Ranking the Most Tradeable Contracts on the Nuggets' Roster

Despite being about three weeks into July, the Denver Nuggets are far from being done in the 2026 offseason. With restricted free agents Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones still unsigned and the Nuggets yet to fill their final three roster spots, it remains a question of how they will finish their offseason.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / July 20

Denver Nuggets close out Las Vegas Summer League with a 96-89 win against the Toronto Raptors

There was one more contest to be played on the hardwood in Las Vegas for the Denver Nuggets this Summer. Despite already being eliminated from the Summer League competition, Denver still had a game to play against the Toronto Raptors to finish out their total of five contests.

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The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 19

Peyton Watson’s World Cup post prompts NBA free agency speculations

Peyton Watson and the Denver Nuggets are still in a stalemate regarding the versatile wingman’s contract extension. Watson is one of the top players left in free agency, and the Nuggets are competing against multiple suitors.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 18

Nuggets Emerging as Landing Spot for Former NBA Head Coach

The Denver Nuggets have been previously rumored to have interest in adding an experienced head coach on their staff leading into next season. That hire wouldn't be in an effort to try and find a replacement while waiting for their current head coach, David Adelman.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 18

One Young Player Who Should Be Thrilled About the Nuggets' Offseason

The Denver Nuggets' offseason, to this point, is largely considered incomplete. Until the Nuggets get a resolution on their restricted free agents Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones, and also fill out their roster to at least 14 players, it's hard to say Denver's truly done with their work to get this group ready for the 2026-27 campaign.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 17

Allen Iverson Shows Love for Nuggets Organization in Throwback Post

The Denver Nuggets were home to Allen Iverson for only two years–– having played less than 140 regular season games with the franchise from 2006 to 2008 before eventually being traded to the Detroit Pistons.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / July 17

Nuggets’ Peyton Watson continues to draw interest from Bucks, Clippers, Hawks

The Nuggets continue to feel good about their chances of keeping restricted free agent Peyton Watson. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Denver still believes it’s in a strong position to re-sign the 23-year-old forward despite reported interest from the Bucks, Clippers and Hawks.

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Nuggets rumors: David Adelman ready to make bombshell hire for coaching staff

The Denver Nuggets have largely stayed pat despite all the frenzy in free agency. They are rumored to be in the running for LeBron James, but getting him is highly unlikely at this point.

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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 16

The Nuggets Quietly Solved a Problem That Haunted Them Last Season

The Denver Nuggets' 2025-26 season ended poorly, with a first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the front office has hammered the idea of the team needing extra ball-handling, suggesting that was their biggest weakness last season, there was another problem they quietly solved.

LeBron James News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 16

4 Free Agent Targets for Nuggets if LeBron James Is Off the Table

While there's no clear conclusion on the LeBron James sweepstakes and where he might end up just yet, it seems like the Denver Nuggets are slowly losing their ground in the race to land him.

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The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

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Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Jonas Valanciunas breaks silence on leaving NBA for Europe after previous Knicks, Lakers rumors

Recently, former Denver Nuggets big man Jonas Valanciunas revealed that he would be taking his talents overseas to sign with Zalgiris Kaunas of the EuroLeague.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 16

3 Moves the Nuggets Need to Make Before the Offseason Is Over

The Denver Nuggets have been pretty quiet through their offseason moves thus far when stacked up against the rest of the NBA. Denver has just 12 names

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 15

Cam Johnson Addresses How Peyton Watson's Free Agency Impacts Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are in restricted free agency limbo with Peyton Watson, as the 23-year-old breakout wing is still sitting on the market waiting for a big payday.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Rumors / July 15

Zalgiris Kaunas Announces Two-Year Deal With Jonas Valanciunas

The Lithuanian team Zalgiris Kaunas has put out a press release officially announcing that they’ve signed veteran NBA center Jonas Valanciunas to a two-year contract.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Michelle Beadle frustrated by Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic blind ranking

Nikola Jokic’s standing among the greatest centers in NBA history is always a hot topic. A recent blind-ranking exercise left veteran broadcaster Michelle Beadle more than a bit frustrated.

LeBron James News / Viral Sports News / July 15

Nuggets Land Rough Trade Update as LeBron James Decision Looms

As the Denver Nuggets navigate one of the most constrained offseasons in recent memory, the potential departure of restricted free agent Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade has become a sobering reminder of the franchise’s financial tightrope.

Peyton Watson News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Peyton Watson is being linked to 1 surprising new team

Peyton Watson might end up going from a contender to a rebuild. The Milwaukee Bucks are interested in acquiring the 23-year-old forward Watson via sign-and-trade, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack on Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 13

Lakers might sign former villain as Jonathan Kuminga alternative

The Los Angeles Lakers have been very aggressive in their roster overhaul, but they're far from done.

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Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Jonas Valanciunas To Sign With Zalgiris Kaunas

Former Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas is heading back to Europe and will sign a two-year deal with Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, according to Jonas Leksas of the Lithuanian outlet Krepsinis.net (Twitter link).

Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / July 10

'Nikola Is Very Smart': Jokic’s Uncharacteristic Reporter Comment Was a Carefully Planned Warning to Nuggets, Claim Analysts

Ever since Denver took a chance on him with the 41st pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Nikola Jokic has never hidden his desire to spend his career with the Nuggets.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Yardbarker / July 8

Jonas Valanciunas expected to receive interest in free agency

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.

Nikola Jokić had a clear message about his Nuggets’ future

Kyle Lowry wraps up 20-year NBA career as a Raptors all-time great

Could Kevin Durant be the next NBA superstar to be on the move?

More information revealed about injury Knicks' Jalen Brunson dealt with during NBA title run

The 'NBA yearly assist leaders' quiz

Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Nikola Jokić had a clear message about his Nuggets’ future

Nikola Jokic has spent his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets ever since being selected in the second round of the 2014 draft. Jokic was selected at No.