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DeMar DeRozan to Sign with Denver Nuggets

DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. DeRozan, who is entering his 18th NBA season, was one of the top remaining free agents and had spoken with the Miami Heat, Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans before ultimately choosing to sign with Denver and stay in the West. After failed trade attempts earlier this summer, DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings worked together to allow him to find more The post...

DeMar DeRozan to sign with Nuggets on one-year deal

The Nuggets lost Peyton Watson this week. They didn’t wait long to add another pretty recognizable name to the roster. Veteran forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with Denver, according to Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime. And apparently the Nuggets’ stars helped close the deal. Haynes reported that Nikola […] The post DeMar DeRozan to sign with Nuggets on one-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .

DeMar DeRozan To Sign With Nuggets

Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his partially guaranteed contract was waived by the Kings in a cost-cutting move. The six-time All-Star […]

DeMar DeRozan Signs With Unexpected Team in Free Agency

In a surprising turn of events, DeMar DeRozan has decided to sign a free agent deal for the league minimum with the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are signing 6x NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, league sources told @ClutchPoints . After sending Peyton Watson to the Cavs in a sign-and-trade, Denver bolsters their secondary scoring depth next to Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic by signing DeRozan. — Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) August 21, 2026 For the Nuggets, it's a nice recovery after losing restricted...

Sources: Nuggets to sign DeMar DeRozan after trading Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets are signing six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a minimum contract for the 2026-27 NBA season, league sources told ClutchPoints on Friday afternoon. DeRozan, 37, has been available as an unrestricted free agent since the Sacramento Kings waived him in July to create financial flexibility. Only $10 million of DeRozan’s 25.7 million […] The post Sources: Nuggets to sign DeMar DeRozan after trading Peyton Watson appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cavaliers consider waiving Cam Whitmore for flexibility

The Cleveland Cavaliers could make another roster move after a busy week that included acquiring Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets and bringing James Harden back on a new contract. Watson’s sign-and-trade left Cleveland hard-capped at the first apron. With Harden’s new deal reportedly beginning at slightly more than $30 million, the Cavaliers now have […] The post Cavaliers consider waiving Cam Whitmore for flexibility appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA rumors: Lakers insider fires up Nikola Jokic trade buzz after Nuggets deal away Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets are in a tight spot this upcoming season, and it could all burn to the ground if things don’t turn out the way they want. They’re the only team in the second apron, and they gave up one of their best young talents for a few draft picks. That doesn’t sound like […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers insider fires up Nikola Jokic trade buzz after Nuggets deal away Peyton Watson appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nikola Jokic Linked To Golden State Warriors In Wild Trade Speculation

Could Nikola Jokic ever leave the Denver Nuggets? It's true that he has put off signing an extension this summer. But there are few around Denver that fear their 3-time MVP will be leaving town.  However, the Nuggets are farther from another championship today than they were when the season ended, after being forced to trade burgeoning young two-way wing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers this week due to luxury tax constraints.  Does that put even a small chink in the armour o...

Warriors Insider Projects Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Price After Peyton Watson’s $88 Million Deal With Cavs

Following Peyton Watson’s blockbuster four-year, $88 million sign-and-trade deal linking the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the spotlight across the NBA offseason has shifted to the impending extensions for players who were rookies less than three years ago. Unlike Watson, who had a breakout streak this past season, fans are still waiting for wonders from […] The post Warriors Insider Projects Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Price After Peyton Watson’s $88 Million Deal With Cavs appea...

Wizards Plunged Into Severe Backlash as Angel Reese’s Brother Faces Uncertain Future After Peyton Watson Trade

Angel Reese’s brother has found himself caught in the fallout of a five-team NBA trade. The Wizards sent the 23-year-old to the Nuggets on Wednesday in a deal headlined by Peyton Watson landing with the Cavaliers and Max Strus heading to the Clippers. However, Julian Reese may never suit up for Denver. The Nuggets are […] The post Wizards Plunged Into Severe Backlash as Angel Reese’s Brother Faces Uncertain Future After Peyton Watson Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports .

LeBron James reacts to Cavs’ Peyton Watson trade

LeBron James apparently approves of the Cavaliers’ newest addition. James showed some love to Peyton Watson on Instagram after the Cavaliers acquired the 23-year-old forward from the Nuggets as part of Wednesday’s massive five-team trade. Responding to a post from Watson, James wrote: “Yessir P!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥” Watson responded to James with a message of his […] The post LeBron James reacts to Cavs’ Peyton Watson trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Nikola Jokic reacts as Nuggets trade Peyton Watson

Nikola Jokic said the Denver Nuggets will miss Peyton Watson after the young forward was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while expressing support for his former teammate’s next opportunity. “I’m happy for Peyton, he deserved it, we will miss his energy and skill,” Jokic said after friendly game between Serbia and France, via Miroslav Cuk. […] The post Nikola Jokic reacts as Nuggets trade Peyton Watson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cavs, Nuggets, Clippers, Hornets, Wizards Finalize Watson Trade

The Cavaliers, Nuggets, Clippers, Hornets and Wizards have finalized the blockbuster deal that will send restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson to Cleveland via sign-and-trade, according to press releases from four of the five teams. The Cavs are the only club that has yet to announce the news, but we know all the moving parts […]

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. This after they finished with the third-best record in the West at 54-28. Meanwhile, former Nuggets coach George Karl is chastising the franchise for apparently […] The post George Karl takes swipe at Denver over hurting Nikola Jokic’s top-10 case appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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. They lost rising star Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers and got back a distant first-round pick from the Cavs (2031) along […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic already making video game assists amid NBA offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .