Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson understands why he didn't get an extension before last week's deadline. Watson doesn't hold any ill will towards the Nuggets either. "From what I understand, it was just a financial business decision (for the Nuggets). Obviously, with the new CBA and the second apron, things of that nature, they wanted to stay out of that," Watson told The … [Read more...] about Peyton Watson On Not Receiving Nuggets Extension: Everything Will Work Itself Out
DeAndre Jordan, Pelicans Sign One-Year, $3.6M Deal
DeAndre Jordan has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jordan, who is represented by Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman, spent the past three seasons with the Denver Nuggets. Jordan averaged 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 12.3 minutes across 56 games last season. Denver acquired Jonas Valanciunas during the offseason and Jordan's role would … [Read more...] about DeAndre Jordan, Pelicans Sign One-Year, $3.6M Deal
Nuggets Exercise 26-27 Rookie Scale Options For DaRon Holmes II, Julian Strawther
The Denver Nuggets have picked up the 2026-27 rookie scale team options for big man DaRon Holmes II and wing Julian Strawther. This is the third-year option for Holmes and the fourth-year option for Strawther. Holmes will now hit the Nuggets cap sheet at $3.4 million for next season. Denver will have Strawther on the books for $4.8 million. … [Read more...] about Nuggets Exercise 26-27 Rookie Scale Options For DaRon Holmes II, Julian Strawther
Christian Braun, Nuggets Agree To Five-Year, $125M Extension
Christian Braun and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension. In 79 games last season, Braun averaged 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 33.9 minutes. Braun improved his three-point percentage from 22.2 percent to 29.6 percent. The Nuggets freed up significant salary last offseason by trading Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Christian Braun, Nuggets Agree To Five-Year, $125M Extension
Nuggets Waive James Akinjo
The Denver Nuggets waived guard James Akinjo. The Nuggets had signed Akinjo to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. Akinjo is expected to join the Grand Rapids Gold for the upcoming G League season. The Nuggets roster now stands at 19 players. That includes Moses Brown and Kessler Edwards on Exhibit 10 deals. Denver has one open spot on their regular season roster. The Nuggets … [Read more...] about Nuggets Waive James Akinjo