Jan 1, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) smiles as he stands on the foul line after being fouled by the Orlando Magic late in the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Denver Nuggets Reportedly Sign 12-Year NBA Veteran

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 4:44 PM ET

Tim Hardaway Jr. is coming off a strong season for the Detroit Pistons.

He averaged 11.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 40.6% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 77 games.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the former Michigan star will now sign a deal with the Denver Nuggets.

Via Charania: "Free agent sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. Hardaway had a strong season for the Pistons' resurgent 2024-25 campaign and now Denver officials finalize a deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports."

Free agent sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. Hardaway had a strong season for the Pistons' resurgent 2024-25 campaign and now Denver officials finalize a deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports. pic.twitter.com/XUaslGumBf
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025

Hardaway Jr. was the 24th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

In addition to the Pistons, he has also spent time with the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks over 12 total seasons.

His career averages are 13.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 36.1% from the three-point range in 813 games.

Via Charania : "Denver prioritized a shooter in free agency Tuesday -- and adds Hardaway to its acquisitions of Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas in the last day."

Denver prioritized a shooter in free agency Tuesday -- and adds Hardaway to its acquisitions of Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas in the last day. https://t.co/9dZxwTnfhA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025