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Mar 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield (8) in action against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

With Buddy Hield suddenly available, Nuggets have unexpected lifeline

Ben Handler

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Sep 22, 2026

Cam Whitmore would be a smart Nuggets gamble, but not for the final roster spot

David Decker

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Sep 15, 2026

Nikola Jokic trade scenario might make Nuggets think twice, but Spurs wouldn't

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 14, 2026

Nuggets rejected trade offers for Cam Johnson to keep him in Denver

Ben Handler

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Sep 7, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nuggets showed true feelings towards Peyton Watson by never upping contract offer

Ben Handler

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Sep 7, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas contract maneuver puts another trade piece on the table

David Decker

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Aug 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Grizzlies trade idea could solve two Nuggets problems in one move

David Decker

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Aug 24, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts to his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Nuggets get Peyton Watson update that adds fuel to Cavaliers rumors

David Decker

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

DeMar DeRozan rumor gives Nuggets promising Peyton Watson contingency plan

David Decker

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Aug 17, 2026

Dec 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) reacts after scoring a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Cavs’ Peyton Watson pursuit suddenly looks much more real for Nuggets

David Decker

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Aug 14, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) after making a basket during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Clippers throw a wrench into Nuggets’ Peyton Watson waiting game

David Decker

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Aug 14, 2026

Apr 20, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) reacts to defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Gordon’s workload should revolve around one major Nuggets priority

David Decker

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Aug 13, 2026

Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Peyton Watson’s free-agent road may leave Nuggets as the last exit

David Decker

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Aug 12, 2026

Jan 12, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Nuggets have surprisingly good reasons to take a shot on Ben Simmons

David Decker

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Aug 11, 2026

Jan 23, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) looks on before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Lonnie Walker contract confusion may hint Nuggets have more moves brewing

David Decker

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Aug 7, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts during a timeout in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

New Peyton Watson trade rumors make no sense unless another move is coming first

Ben Handler

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Aug 6, 2026

Apr 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) reacts before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Michael Porter Jr. trade may have handed Nets the Nuggets’ future crown jewel

David Decker

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Aug 2, 2026

Jan 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts to a call during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Nuggets receive rude awakening from Peyton Watson trade suitors

David Decker

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Aug 1, 2026

Feb 4, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Bucks’ Peyton Watson pursuit could offer Nuggets their Zeke Nnaji solution

David Decker

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Jul 31, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nuggets squeezing Peyton Watson won't even help with financial crisis

Ben Handler

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Jul 31, 2026

Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Cavaliers’ interest in Peyton Watson points Nuggets toward the perfect replacement

David Decker

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Jul 31, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) reacts from the bench in the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Bucks could offer Nuggets an even better Peyton Watson trade asset than draft picks

Ben Handler

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Jul 31, 2026

Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) reacts to a basket made in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ruthless Peyton Watson strategy could have motivated Nuggets to match Spencer Jones

David Decker

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Jul 30, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nuggets playing dangerous game with insulting Peyton Watson offer

Ben Handler

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Peyton Watson should help shape Nuggets’ future one way or another

David Decker

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Jul 28, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nuggets’ most obvious salary dump will be difficult to pull off

David Decker

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Jul 27, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after making a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball trade may have gifted Nuggets perfect escape from looming problem

Jack Simone

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Jul 25, 2026

Mar 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Latest buyout candidate should have Nuggets ready to swoop in

David Decker

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Jul 23, 2026

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