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Why Nuggets & Peyton Watson Haven't Reached a Deal in Free Agency

While the Denver Nuggets have remained mostly quiet through this offseason's free agency period, one glaring task on their summer to-do list has yet to be checked off: that's to hash out a new deal for restricted free agent Peyton Watson.

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Nuggets’ $456 Million Payroll Problem Persists Despite Waiving Jonas Valanciunas

The Denver Nuggets’ roster is simply in dire straits currently, even after parting ways with Jonas Valanciunas tonight. They decided to waive the $10 million salary they owed to Valanciunas and take the resulting $2 million hit to the salary cap.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Tim Hardaway Jr. teases fruitful relationship with Heat’s Erik Spoelstra

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat signing Tim Hardaway Jr. and introducing him on Wednesday afternoon, he comes back to familiar territory, as he grew up and went to high school in South Florida.

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The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

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Nuggets waive veteran center Jonas Valanciunas

The Nuggets are moving on from veteran center Jonas Valanciunas after just one season. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Denver has waived Valanciunas before Wednesday’s guarantee deadline, allowing the team to avoid paying the remaining $8 million on his $10 million salary for next season.

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Nuggets release 14-year veteran ahead of $10 million payday

The Denver Nuggets were set to pay $10 million to big man Jonas Valanciunas if he was still on the roster after Wednesday. However, according to a report from Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Nuggets are releasing Valanciunas, and he is expected to have interest from a number of teams across the league.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Nuggets Waive Jonas Valanciunas

The Nuggets have decided to let go of center Jonas Valanciunas, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Valanciunas’ $10MM salary for 2026/27, which was already partially guaranteed for $2MM, would have become fully guaranteed if he hadn’t been waived on Wednesday.

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In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

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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.

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Nuggets Expected to Move On From Two-Way Guard–– And Celtics Have Interest

The Denver Nuggets haven't made too many changes to their roster throughout this offseason's free agency period. Outside of re-signing Tyus Jones, bringing on Marvin Bagley, and seeing Tim Hardaway Jr.

Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

The $177 million reason Clippers could swipe Peyton Watson from Nuggets

The Los Angeles Clippers have made a few moves throughout the offseason, as they were primed to get younger while staying competitive. It looks like that plan is working, but they could just be getting started.

DeMar DeRozan News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 8

Why Nuggets Could Join DeMar DeRozan Free Agency Race

The Denver Nuggets still have a few roster holes to fill amid an underwhelming offseason, and the newest free agent to hit the open market could be one of their best options.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 7

One Team Surfaces as Sign-and-Trade Suitor for Nuggets' Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets have seemingly remained motivated to keep their restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson onboard their roster despite currently being on the open market without a deal.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 7

New Intel on Nuggets' DaRon Holmes, Summer League Participation

It appears that one of the Denver Nuggets' more appealing young players on their roster, 2024 first-round pick DaRon Holmes, won't be a part of their summer

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 7

What's Next for Nuggets After Nikola Jokic Contract Update

Just in the last two years, we have seen superstars like Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo leave their respective franchises, despite optimism that they would be there for the rest of their careers.

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Four Moves the Nuggets Can Still Make to Have a Perfect 2026 Offseason

It feels like the 2026 NBA offseason is flying by, with the draft behind us and the free agency mark nearly wiped out, but the Denver Nuggets still have plenty of work to do.

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Nikola Jokic Slams the Door Shut on Luka Doncic Team-Up With Decision on Nuggets Future

Reports about the Los Angeles Lakers keeping an eye on Nikola Jokic’s potential free agency status have been going around for a while. The Denver Nuggets star’s well-known close friendship with Luka Doncic has only increased speculation that the two could become teammates sooner than expected.

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Nikola Jokic Wants To Spend His Entire NBA Career With The Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic has never expressed a desire to leave the Denver Nuggets, but a recent report had the fanbase just a little bit worried. Jokic was reported to be considering not signing an extension this summer and delaying contract talks for another year.

Nikola Jokic News / Field Level Media / July 6

Nikola Jokic on Nuggets extension: ‘I’ll probably sign next year’

Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic told reporters in his native Serbia that he wants to be a Denver Nugget for life, but he's not rushing into a contract extension this offseason.

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.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Nuggets Open To Sign-And-Trades For Peyton Watson?

The Nuggets have been clear in their desire to upgrade the roster around Nikola Jokic this summer, despite their limited resources. So far, their moves have been minor, re-signing Tyus Jones while adding backup big man Marvin Bagley III, as they await the restricted free agency outcome of breakout forward Peyton Watson.

Peyton Watson News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5