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The Denver Nuggets continue to be in a standoff with restricted free agent Peyton Watson despite the 23-year-old enjoying a breakthrough campaign that saw him average 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Watson is reportedly seeking a contract worth $20M–$28M annually, and it now seems Denver may also have an issue with how he […] The post NBA rumors: Nuggets leak dirt on Peyton Watson not returning for playoffs due to free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The long summ...

As Peyton Watson's free agency saga continues to stir problems for the Nuggets, a new update may hint at something far more concerning.

The Knicks and Spurs will meet for the first time since the NBA Finals on Christmas Day.

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The Denver Nuggets are currently gearing up for the 2026-27 NBA season, recently learning that they will take on the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day this year. The Nuggets are hoping to bounce back after an ugly playoff loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves in this past NBA postseason. While Nikola Jokic has reiterated his […] The post Insider hints at possible Nikola Jokic departure if Nuggets disappoint again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA announced Tuesday the Golden State Warriors will face the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco.

The owner of Panathinaikos Basketball Club in Athens, Greece, says he tried to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract for next season and believes he can sign the three-time MVP when he becomes a free agent next summer.

The Denver Nuggets will start their new season facing a familiar foe: The Oklahoma City Thunder. The contest will feature the last two MVPs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, so it is expected to be a good one. The Nuggets will visit the Thunder at Paycom Center on October 22, according to the schedule of […] The post Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to open season with epic MVP showdown vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cavaliers’ pursuit of Peyton Watson apparently has moved beyond merely kicking the tires. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said Monday on NBA Today that Cleveland is considered a legitimate threat to land the Nuggets restricted free agent. “I’m told that they are a ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson,” McMenamin said. “There are other teams interested […] The post Cavs now viewed as ‘serious’ candidate to land Peyton Watson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Nuggets still have Nikola Jokic, which means they still have a chance. Sometimes it really is that simple. But Denver’s offseason raises another question: How much are the Nuggets still asking Jokic to fix simply by being Nikola Jokic? Denver re-signed Tyus Jones, and added Lonnie Walker IV and Marvin Bagley III while keeping […] The post Nuggets may be asking Nikola Jokic to cover up same old problem appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here is a trade idea that lands the Nuggets Klay Thompson and a future first-round pick while still creating enough flexibility to keep Peyton Watson.

Peyton Watson remains one of the bigger names stuck in the NBA’s restricted free-agent logjam. Perhaps it takes three teams to finally get him unstuck. Logan Struck of Nuggets On SI proposed a three-team sign-and-trade involving the Nuggets, Clippers and Bulls that would send Watson to Los Angeles and Bennedict Mathurin to Chicago. To be […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Peyton Watson to Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin to Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Denver Nuggets are heading into the 2026-27 NBA season with a top-heavy roster led by Nikola Jokic, but five major issues are plaguing them.

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Denver Nuggets are showing interest in DeMar DeRozan as talks continue to stall with Peyton Watson.

Walker has played seven NBA seasons, but last season played for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 11: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 11, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Despite being ...