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'Not Thirsty to… Chase a Title': Ex-NBA Star Urges Luka Doncic to Join Nikola Jokic After Peyton Watson’s Trade

Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic have already joked about what it would look like to share the same NBA locker room. More than two years later, that old conversation has picked up another unexpected voice.

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Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan Chances Surge After Peyton Watson Trade

After a few months of waiting, the Denver Nuggets finally ended the Peyton Watson saga. While it was certainly not the move that fans were hoping for, the Nuggets sent Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2032 second-rounder.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / August 20

Nikola Jokic losing reasons to stay after Denver Nuggets make money-saving trade

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?

Cavs land Peyton Watson in three-team deal with Nuggets and Clippers

DeMar DeRozan's contract demands have been revealed

OG Anunoby had a telling remark about the new-look 76ers

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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 '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

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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.

Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Next move Nuggets must make after trading Peyton Watson to Cavs

The Denver Nuggets may be the team that has been affected negatively the most by the existence of the second apron in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

More Details On Five-Team Peyton Watson Trade

Peyton Watson‘s restricted free agency was resolved on Wednesday night, as word broke that the Cavaliers had reached an agreement with the Nuggets to acquire Watson via sign-and-trade, coming to terms on a four-year contract worth $88MM.

Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Nuggets’ Luxury Tax Issues Remain Unsolved Despite Peyton Watson Trade

After a long and arduous period of contract negotiations, the Peyton Watson free agency saga has finally come to an end. With the Denver Nuggets moving the 23-year-old forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a five-team deal, the franchise closes another chapter in this year’s offseason.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / August 20

NBA Fans Rip Nuggets For 'Awful' Trade Decision After Controversial 5-Team Deal Involving Cavs And Clippers

The Peyton Watson saga is finally over, with the Denver Nuggets sending the 23-year-old forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in what has become a massive five-team deal.

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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.

Jason Richardson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Ex-dunk champion announces Nuggets move amid offseason

Two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Jason Richardson has found his next home, and it happens to be a familiar one. The former high-flyer announced this offseason that he will join the Denver Nuggets as an analyst for the upcoming season, stepping into a broadcast role with an organization and a city he has long felt tied to.

Peyton Watson News / HITC / August 20

Nuggets rumoured to sign six-time All-Star as emergency replacement after losing Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets are already lining up their replacement options after losing Peyton Watson in the 2026 offseason. Denver could not afford to re-sign Watson and negotiated a sign-and-trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers, where they received two picks back instead of losing him for nothing.