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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21
New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are about to switch hands for the second time in less than two years.
Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 21
Nuggets Might've Made an Under-the-Radar Mistake in Peyton Watson Trade
The Denver Nuggets made their big splash of the 2026 offseason this week by sending Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-team deal, which netted them an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick.
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?
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.
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.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / August 21
Peyton Watson Trade: Denver Nuggets Pushed To Untimely Retool Following The 5-Team Deal
The Peyton Watson trade adds challenges to the Denver Nuggets, who have not been a true threat to win an NBA Championship since last winning in 2023. This year doesn’t look promising either, following the Watson deal.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 21
Evaluating Every Notable Nuggets Departure This Offseason—Who Hurts the Most?
The Denver Nuggets went into the 2026 offseason with expectations of change, especially after their first-round playoff exit, but things did not shake out as fans wanted.
Peyton Watson News / Stadium Rant / August 21
Peyton Watson’s Departure Adds To Denver Nuggets’ List Of Missteps
The Denver Nuggets’ list of missteps since the 2023 championship adds one more pelt to the wall. The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade deal involving five teams.
Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / August 21
George Karl Slams Nuggets For Ruining Nikola Jokic’s Top 10 All-Time Chances After Peyton Watson Trade
The Denver Nuggets have now parted ways with Peyton Watson, and their former head coach George Karl is sick of what he has been seeing. Watson is the latest key piece the Nuggets have lost since winning the NBA championship in 2023, and Karl ripped them on X for failing to support superstar center Nikola Jokic.
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 / EssentiallySports / August 21
'Some Franchises Aren’t Capable': HOF Nuggets Coach Blasts Team’s Treatment of Nikola Jokic After Peyton Watson Trade
The Denver Nuggets’ front office is facing scathing criticism following their latest cost-cutting roster transaction. After news broke that the Nuggets
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
George Karl takes swipe at Denver over hurting Nikola Jokic’s top-10 case
It’s been reported that Nikola Jokic’s future with the Denver Nuggets may be on the rocks. Last season, the Nuggets were eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
Nikola Jokic reveals how great Victor Wembanyama can become
Nikola Jokic left Serbia’s narrow win over France impressed by far more than the final score. He also walked away convinced that Victor Wembanyama could eventually occupy a place basketball has never seen.
Nikola Jokic News / Trade Talk Sports / August 21
Insider Hints Lakers Have Their Eyes on Bringing Nikola Jokic to LA
The Denver Nuggets are supposed to be in win-now mode with lots of urgency to compete for another championship during the prime of Nikola Jokic. Because of that, Wednesday’s trade sending Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers raised a lot of eyebrows and questions in the Mile High.
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.
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?
Denver Nuggets News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Denver Nuggets Reportedly Pursuing 6-Time NBA All-Star
The Denver Nuggets are shifting their free-agency focus toward six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan after completing a three-team trade involving restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson, according to a report from league sources.
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