After failing to come to terms on a rookie scale extension before the season began, Nuggets forward Peyton Watson will head to restricted free agency in the 2026 offseason, assuming he’s given a qualifying offer. He’ll have new representation when that time comes, having joined Klutch Sports Group, the agency announced (via Twitter). As Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Watson, Johnson, Braun, Jokic, Jones, Brown, Strawther
Aaron Gordon Out At Least 4-6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
11:17 am: The Nuggets put out a press release (via Twitter) which confirms Charania’s report. 10:57 am: Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Denver will be down two members of its starting lineup for the next several weeks, as guard Christian Braun is … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Out At Least 4-6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Northwest Notes: McDaniels, Bailey, Valanciunas, Blazers
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has been a perennial All-Defensive candidate in recent years, but didn’t command significant attention from opposing defenses. Entering this season, McDaniels had never averaged more than 12.2 points per game in a season or had a usage rate higher than 16.3%. Early in his sixth NBA season, however, the 25-year-old is showing signs of … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: McDaniels, Bailey, Valanciunas, Blazers
Nuggets’ Christian Braun Out At Least Six Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Nuggets wing Christian Braun has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will miss at least six weeks, which is when he’ll be reexamined, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). The Nuggets put out a press release confirming the news (Twitter link). Braun sustained the injury late in the first quarter during Wednesday’s win at the Clippers. While attempting to … [Read more...] about Nuggets’ Christian Braun Out At Least Six Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Aaron Gordon Exits Friday’s Game With Hamstring Strain
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon dealt with multiple soft tissue injuries in 2024/25, having missed extended time during the regular season with a calf strain and then suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Denver’s second-round playoff series against Oklahoma City. Gordon missed Wednesday’s win over New Orleans with hamstring injury management before returning to action on … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Exits Friday’s Game With Hamstring Strain