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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.
DeMar DeRozan News / EasySportz / August 21
DeMar DeRozan Agrees to Join Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are adding another veteran scorer to their roster, as six time All Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the team on a one year, $3.9 million contract, according to multiple reports.
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 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.
Nikola Jokic News / AirJordanChronicles / August 21
Lakers could be eyeing blockbuster move for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic
The Los Angeles Lakers may already have their next blockbuster target in mind, and it is a name that would instantly change the NBA landscape. The possibility stems from Lakers insider Anthony Irwin, who suggested the organization could have its eyes on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets once the ownership situation is resolved.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / August 21
Report: Denver Nuggets sign DeMar DeRozan to a one-year deal 
The Denver Nuggets are reportedly making a move to strengthen their roster and specifically their bench, as Shams Charania notes the Nuggets will sign Demar DeRozan to a one-year, $3.9 million deal.
Nikola Jokic News / HITC / August 21
Denver Nuggets add veteran scorer around Nikola Jokic with one-year deal
Denver Nuggets have strengthened Nikola Jokic’s supporting cast by signing six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year deal. The move comes just two days after the Nuggets sent Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a five-team trade.
DeMar DeRozan News / TWSN / August 21
Nuggets Add Six Time All-Star to Boost Odds in Western Conference
Just days after trading away 23-year-old forward Peyton Watson, the Denver Nuggets replaced him with 37-year-old former All-Star DeMar DeRozan. Derozan, was waived after two seasons in Sacramento with the Kings with one-year and $25.74 million remaining on the deal.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22
Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer
The Denver Nuggets lost 23-year-old Peyton Watson this week. They're pivoting by replacing him with a 37-year-old. DeMar DeRozan plans to continue his Hall of Fame career by signing a one-year deal with the Nuggets.
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.
Nikola Jokic 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.
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.
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.
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 / 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?
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