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3 Simple Ways the Nuggets Can Gain Cap Flexibility This Offseason

The Denver Nuggets enter this offseason with some big financial decisions on their hands. As their cap sheet currently stands, the Nuggets are about $16 million over the luxury tax line.

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Three Nuggets Who Must Prove Their Worth Next Season

As the Denver Nuggets search for answers this offseason, they could solve plenty of their issues internally. The Nuggets will be looking for depth all around this summer, but if a few of their players can step up and prove their worth next season, they will already be in a much better position.

Denver Nuggets News / HITC / May 29

Denver Nuggets open to trading two starters to make room for Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets are heading into an awkward offseason, with trade rumours now swirling around nearly every starter alongside Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray has already been mentioned as a potential trade candidate, while Aaron Gordon’s future is also in question due to Denver’s tax situation.

Denver Nuggets News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

Report: Denver Nuggets Expected to Trade Key Rotation Player in Move to Reshape Roster

The Denver Nuggets enter the offseason facing a difficult balancing act, and it appears at least one notable rotation player could be on the move. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, Denver must address its financial situation while also finding a way to retain rising forward Peyton Watson.

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Would the Nuggets Rather Trade Cam Johnson or Christian Braun?

The Denver Nuggets have some big roster decisions to make this offseason, and the biggest talking point around the franchise is about Peyton Watson's future.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 29

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Lakers

The Nuggets are expected to make a strong effort to keep restricted free agent Peyton Watson despite concerns about the hamstring injuries that hampered him throughout the season.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 28

What an NBA Scout Says About the Nuggets' Peyton Watson Dilemma

The Denver Nuggets have a key free agent on their hands this offseason in the form of Peyton Watson. After a breakout fourth season in Denver, Watson is eyeing a big payday to come his way as he becomes a restricted free agent.

Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Nuggets rumors: Rival scout takes shot at ownership over Peyton Watson conundrum

With people wondering what the offseason of the Denver Nuggets will look like after a disappointing exit in the NBA Playoffs, the one player whose future is up in the air is Peyton Watson.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 29

Nuggets' 2027 Championship Odds Are Out–– Too High or Too Low?

While this year's NBA playoffs are still in motion without a league champion to be determined just yet––or even a Western Conference champion, for that matter––it hasn't stopped the sportsbooks from releasing their title odds for the 2026-27 season on the horizon.

Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Why Now Is the Perfect Time for Nuggets to Trade Aaron Gordon

Heading into the 2026 NBA offseason, the Denver Nuggets are at a crossroads. They're fresh off a first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They're over $15 million above the luxury tax line with moves to be made to get under that number.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Wire / May 27

NBA Notes: Jazz, No. 2 pick, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Blazers

The Jazz may hear trade chatter involving the No. 2 overall pick over the next several weeks, but Tony Jones of The Athletic believes the franchise’s decision should actually be pretty simple.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Three Reasons the Nuggets Will Bounce Back in the 2026-27 Season

The Denver Nuggets have arguably been the most accomplished team in the Western Conference over the past eight seasons. The Nuggets have won 46 or more games in eight consecutive seasons, headlined by a championship in 2023 with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic leading the charge.

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Did Nuggets' David Adelman Deserve More Love for Coach of the Year?

Leading up to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, the verdict for this year's Coach of the Year winner finally came to light with the reveal of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla winning the award for the first time in his career.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Re-Sign or Let Walk? What the Nuggets Should Do With Top Free Agents

The Denver Nuggets are heading into a huge 2026 offseason after three straight underwhelming playoff trips, and as they look to get back over the hump as soon as possible, they cannot afford to make many mistakes this summer.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

Three Under-the-Radar Free Agents the Nuggets Should Target

The Denver Nuggets are in a tight financial position this offseason. Still, they are heading into the summer with just nine players under contract, meaning they will have to fill out their roster with inexpensive options.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

Jonas Valanciunas Raises Doubt on Nuggets Future, Could Head to Europe

The Denver Nuggets have an array of roster decisions to make ahead of next season to get this roster back on track to championship contention. One of those

Paul George News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

This Paul George Trade Could Transform the Nuggets' Roster

The Denver Nuggets will be keeping all options on the table as it relates to their roster moves this offseason––outside of trading Nikola Jokic. That means depth moves, starting lineup shifts, or even star acquisitions could be in play to best help get this roster back on track for another title run for the 2026-27 campaign.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / May 25