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The Denver Nuggets’ Plan for DeMar DeRozan Makes Perfect Sense

The Denver Nuggets have their clear role established already for DeMar DeRozan ahead of the 2026 NBA season. According to Ryan Blackburn, the Nuggets plan to use DeRozan off the bench to lead their second unit, a move that makes the most sense to give their second unit the foundational player they have been missing.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

David Adelman confirms Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan plan that’s a throwback to rookie season

The Denver Nuggets recently got their preseason underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The Nuggets made relatively few moves this offseason, although they did add former All-Star DeMar DeRozan to the mix in free agency following his departure from the Sacramento Kings.

DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Wire / October 3

Nuggets know DeMar DeRozan will come off bench; figuring out rest

The Nuggets know DeMar DeRozan will come off the bench. Now comes the more interesting part: Figuring out everything after that. Coach David Adelman confirmed

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 3

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin sounds pretty happy to be somewhere he feels wanted. Mathurin joined the Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract after finishing last season with the Clippers, and he made his feelings fairly clear when discussing his new home.

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Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / October 3

Nuggets Head Coach David Adelman Confirms Starting Lineup For 2026-27: Does DeMar DeRozan Have A Spot?

DeMar DeRozan hasn’t come off the bench since he was a rookie with the Toronto Raptors, but he will now with the Denver Nuggets. Nuggets head coach David Adelman was asked after practice on Friday whether the starting lineup will remain the same as last season, with DeRozan coming off the bench, and he confirmed that is indeed the case.

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DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / October 2

Nuggets already making smart business decision with DeMar DeRozan

The addition of DeRozan for the Denver Nuggets was a move that was as savvy as it was confounding.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 30

DeMar DeRozan Says Two Things Stood Out From First Nuggets Practice

The Denver Nuggets have wrapped up their first of many training camp practices leading up to the 2026-27 season. Which means, for recent offseason addition

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

What Aaron Gordon expects DeMar DeRozan to bring to Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets, in dire need of some more scoring punch and depth amid a tough offseason in which they lost Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a veteran minimum.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

DeMar DeRozan explains what makes playing with Nikola Jokic different

DeMar DeRozan has built a career scoring through difficult looks. Now, as he joins Nikola Jokic in Denver, he sees a chance to get scoring opportunities that demand less work.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 28

Nuggets Executives Defend Decision to Stand Pat This OffSeason

The Denver Nuggets had a mostly quiet 2026 offseason. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, many fans anticipated some much bigger changes in Denver, but the front office played it safe.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 22

3 Nuggets Storylines to Monitor One Month Before Opening Night

The Denver Nuggets are now exactly one month away from kicking off their 2026-27 campaign. The Nuggets open their regular season on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 22, setting up a potential instant classic as Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander face off.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / September 18

DeMar DeRozan still has Toronto close to his heart

DeMar DeRozan has been on four teams since leaving Toronto, but there is still one city he considers home. Toronto. DeRozan recently appeared on the Off The Roster podcast and was asked if he thinks the Raptors will eventually retire his No.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan has obvious path to Sixth Man award

DeMar DeRozan has never come off the bench for an entire NBA season. At 37, that may be about to change. It also could place some hardware within reach.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

DeMar DeRozan Signs With Nuggets

September 8: DeRozan has officially signed with the Nuggets, per the NBA’s transaction log. August 21: Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter).

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / September 6

Nuggets’ Christian Braun: ‘Excited to learn from DeMar DeRozan’

Christian Braun sounds pretty happy with the Nuggets’ latest addition. Denver signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year minimum contract this offseason, adding another proven scorer to a roster that underwent some significant changes.

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.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / August 25

Kings To Drop Below Tax Line By Stretching DeRozan’s Salary

The Kings have chosen to stretch DeMar DeRozan’s remaining $10MM salary for the 2026/27 season over a three-season period, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.

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.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 12

DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

DeMar DeRozan may have dropped a hint about his free agency destination

DeMar DeRozan may have dropped a clue about where he wants to take his talents next as he navigates free agency. Early Monday, the six-time NBA All-Star shared a seemingly cryptic post on X, writing “In closing, I remain the same.