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'Some Franchises Aren’t Capable': HOF Nuggets Coach Blasts Team’s Treatment of Nikola Jokic After Peyton Watson Trade

'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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
George Karl takes swipe at Denver over hurting Nikola Jokic’s top-10 case

George Karl takes swipe at Denver over hurting Nikola Jokic’s top-10 case

It’s been reported that Nikola Jokic’s future with the Denver Nuggets may be on the rocks. Last season, the Nuggets were eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic already making video game assists amid NBA offseason

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic already making video game assists amid NBA offseason

When considering how fans and pundits alike talk about the Denver Nuggets over the past few days, it feels as though the sky is falling in the Mile High City.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

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?

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Nikola Jokic reveals how great Victor Wembanyama can become

Nikola Jokic left Serbia’s narrow win over France impressed by far more than the final score. He also walked away convinced that Victor Wembanyama could eventually occupy a place basketball has never seen.

Peyton Watson News / Yardbarker / August 20
Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

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.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract
Cavaliers address issue at key spot with Peyton Watson sign-and-trade
Nikola Jokic losing reasons to stay after Denver Nuggets make money-saving trade
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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 20
'Not Thirsty to… Chase a Title': Ex-NBA Star Urges Luka Doncic to Join Nikola Jokic After Peyton Watson’s Trade

'Not Thirsty to… Chase a Title': Ex-NBA Star Urges Luka Doncic to Join Nikola Jokic After Peyton Watson’s Trade

Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic have already joked about what it would look like to share the same NBA locker room. More than two years later, that old conversation has picked up another unexpected voice.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
Why Nuggets swapping Peyton Watson for DeMar DeRozan wouldn’t alter championship fate

Why Nuggets swapping Peyton Watson for DeMar DeRozan wouldn’t alter championship fate

The Denver Nuggets are the only team in the NBA that is in the second apron, and for months, they’ve been trying to undo the voodoo. Whether that was making some of their players available for trade or possibly letting someone walk, there were avenues for them to avoid the situation they’re in while possibly keeping Peyton Watson.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / August 20
Nikola Jokic losing reasons to stay after Denver Nuggets make money-saving trade

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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Peyton Watson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
Next move Nuggets must make after trading Peyton Watson to Cavs

Next move Nuggets must make after trading Peyton Watson to Cavs

The Denver Nuggets may be the team that has been affected negatively the most by the existence of the second apron in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Rumors / August 20
More Details On Five-Team Peyton Watson Trade

More Details On Five-Team Peyton Watson Trade

Peyton Watson‘s restricted free agency was resolved on Wednesday night, as word broke that the Cavaliers had reached an agreement with the Nuggets to acquire Watson via sign-and-trade, coming to terms on a four-year contract worth $88MM.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / August 20
NBA Fans Rip Nuggets For 'Awful' Trade Decision After Controversial 5-Team Deal Involving Cavs And Clippers

NBA Fans Rip Nuggets For 'Awful' Trade Decision After Controversial 5-Team Deal Involving Cavs And Clippers

The Peyton Watson saga is finally over, with the Denver Nuggets sending the 23-year-old forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in what has become a massive five-team deal.

Denver Nuggets News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Denver Nuggets Reportedly Pursuing 6-Time NBA All-Star

Denver Nuggets Reportedly Pursuing 6-Time NBA All-Star

The Denver Nuggets are shifting their free-agency focus toward six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan after completing a three-team trade involving restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson, according to a report from league sources.

Zeke Nnaji News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 19
Why the Nuggets Should Do Whatever It Takes to Trade Zeke Nnaji

Why the Nuggets Should Do Whatever It Takes to Trade Zeke Nnaji

The Denver Nuggets are in a bit of a cap crisis right now. According to CapSheets, the Nuggets are set to pay over $65 million in luxury tax this upcoming season with their current roster signed under contract.

Spencer Jones News / Fadeaway World / August 19
Spencer Jones Reveals 3 Decisions That Tripled His Nuggets Contract Extension To Guarantee $12 Million

Spencer Jones Reveals 3 Decisions That Tripled His Nuggets Contract Extension To Guarantee $12 Million

The Nuggets recently signed Spencer Jones to a two-year, $12 million extension despite a looming luxury tax bill of unprecedented heights. They matched an offer sheet that Jones had signed as a restricted free agent with the Thunder.

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