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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.
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?
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+.
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 / 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.
Jamal Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 24
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray updates living situation 4 years after humble admission
Jamal Murray has been one of the strongest pillars for the Denver Nuggets over the year. Despite a first-round exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves during this past NBA season, Murray stands strong and grounded.
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.
DeMar DeRozan News / Stadium Rant / August 24
DeMar DeRozan Signs With Denver Nuggets: Why The Fit Makes Little Sense
After being released by the Sacramento Kings this past July, there was speculation in the NBA world about where DeMar DeRozan would land next. The most rumored landing spots for DeRozan were the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards.
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.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 23
Nuggets Have Just Five Players Left From Finals Roster
The Denver Nuggets' core from their championship run in 2023 has remained largely intact at the top of the roster since they raised the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / August 23
Rich Paul Faces Severe Backlash After Influencing Peyton Watson to Give Up on Nuggets’ Playoffs Run
For weeks, Peyton Watson’s absence from Denver’s playoff run looked like another frustrating injury story. The Nuggets had entered the postseason with a championship to chase, while one of their young two-way pieces watched from the sideline after another setback.
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.
DeMar DeRozan News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 22
Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan Pursuit Was Months in the Making
The Denver Nuggets made a major addition to their roster earlier this week by signing six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year deal. After the Nuggets
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 / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 22
Predicting the Nuggets' Starting Lineup and Rotation With DeMar DeRozan
The Denver Nuggets made what is potentially their final move of the offseason on Friday by signing six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 22
What's Next for the Nuggets After Signing DeMar DeRozan
While August is typically a very quiet month around the NBA, the Denver Nuggets have had a busy week as we approach September. With training camp just over a month away, the Nuggets officially parted with restricted free agent Peyton Watson and followed it up by signing six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year contract.
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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