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Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / September 1
NBA Starter for Contending Team Getting Paid Millions Specifically to Barely Touch the Ball
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones handled the ball 3.5 percent of the time he was on the court last season, which is the lowest for any of the other 400-plus rotation players in the league.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 1
3 Nuggets Players Whose Roles Could Change Most This Season
The Denver Nuggets' roster is facing a handful of notable adjustments heading into the 2026-27 season. That's especially so in their second unit, where multiple rotational players have been moved out and replaced with another name in the past several weeks.
Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / September 1
Concerning Nikola Jokic Update Emerges During FIBA Qualifiers as Serbian Coach Reveals Nuggets Star’s Condition
A quiet performance from Nikola Jokic in Serbia’s latest World Cup qualifier raised questions before the real concern emerged. The Denver Nuggets superstar went almost invisible against Italy, but his numbers alone did not explain the off-colour showcase.
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.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / August 31
Nuggets could make costly mistake with DeMar DeRozan decision
The Denver Nuggets are in hot water this offseason after their decision to trade Peyton Watson away for financial reasons.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / August 31
Who Is The Most Overrated Contender Entering The 2026-2027 NBA Season?
The beginning of September marks the final stretch of the NBA offseason, with training camp less than one month away. The offseason is essentially over, and all 30 teams have made their final roster moves heading into the 2026-27 season.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 31
Ranking Which Nuggets Departures Will Be Missed Most This Season
The Denver Nuggets' roster has seen a few key changes entering the 2026-27 season––especially surrounding their bench unit. Following multiple signings, trades, and tweaks throughout the past several months, this Nuggets roster has had several departures see their way out.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 31
Three Most Underrated Nuggets Players Heading Into 2026-27 Season
The Denver Nuggets' rotation will look much different for the 2026-27 season, with notable additions DeMar DeRozan and Marvin Bagley III replacing notable departures Tim Hardaway Jr.
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 / Hoops Wire / August 31
Nuggets camp invitee Mark Mitchell headed back to Missouri
Mark Mitchell was headed to Nuggets training camp. Then he was headed to Kentucky. Now he’s headed back to Missouri. Welcome to college basketball in 2026.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 31
Nuggets Might Need to Make a Change After Latest Peyton Watson Admission
The Denver Nuggets traded Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason, and many fans are already dreading a new season without the 23-year-old wing.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31
Peyton Watson shades Nuggets for pressuring him to return from injury too quickly
After Peyton Watson’s sign-and-trade to the Cleveland Cavs, he reflected on the right hamstring injury that sidelined him in his last season with the Denver Nuggets.
Spencer Jones News / Fadeaway World / August 31
Spencer Jones Reveals How He Plans To Spend His $6 Million Salary: Just $100K On Living Expenses
Amid the looming woes of the second apron, the Nuggets matched the two-year, $12 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Spencer Jones earlier this summer, in a move that essentially confirmed Peyton Watson’s exit from Denver.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 30
Ranking Every Current Denver Nuggets Contract From Best to Worst
The Denver Nuggets are in one of the trickiest financial situations within the entire NBA. According to Capsheets.com, the Nuggets are paying a grand total of $218 million for their salaries signed on for the 2026-27 season.
DeMar DeRozan News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 30
How DeMar DeRozan Signing Could Hurt These Three Nuggets Players
Amid a quiet 2026 offseason, the Denver Nuggets signed a six-time NBA All-Star. Bringing him in toward the end of his career is not as effective as it would've been a decade ago, but DeMar DeRozan is still an impactful player who will immediately help the Nuggets' offense, despite some questions about his defense.
Bruce Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 29
Bruce Brown Drawing Interest From One Team Besides Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have left one of the veterans from last year's roster up for grabs on the free agent market for the past two months now: 30-year-old guard Bruce Brown.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / August 29
Angel Reese’s Brother Julian Just Got Some Very Bad News About His NBA Future
Julian Reese lasted eight days as a Nugget. Denver took him from Washington in the Peyton Watson deal. Then it waived him off the two-way. The move was baked in from the start.
Julian Reese News / Hoops Wire / August 29
Nuggets waive Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel
Julian Reese‘s stay with the Nuggets was even shorter than Cam Whitmore‘s stay with the Cavaliers. Denver has waived Reese, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, after acquiring the 23-year-old big man from Washington as part of last week’s five-team Peyton Watson trade.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 29
One Nuggets Lineup They Should Use More This Season and One to Avoid
Outside of their starting lineup, the Denver Nuggets are looking a bit different heading into the 2026-27 season. While they kept their core of Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon, and Nikola Jokic intact, the Nuggets have revamped their bench, and time will tell whether things actually improve.
Julian Reese News / Hoops Rumors / August 28
Nuggets Release Julian Reese
The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal.
Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Rumors / August 27
Nuggets To Use Stretch Provision On Jonas Valanciunas
The Nuggets will use the stretch provision to spread the $2MM cap charge left on Jonas Valanciunas‘ contract across three seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Bryce Hopkins News / Hoops Wire / August 26
Nuggets officially sign Bryce Hopkins to two-way contract
Bryce Hopkins has officially joined the Nuggets. Hopkins signed a two-way contract with Denver, according to the NBA transactions log. His agents, Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports, also confirmed the deal to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The 'Most field goals in NBA history' quiz
How many of the 26 players in NBA history to make at least 9,000 field goals can you name in five minutes?
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.
Spencer Jones 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.
Peyton Watson 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.
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