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Nuggets Plan to Match Offer Sheet on Peyton Watson
The Denver Nuggets are reportedly committed to matching any offer sheets that forward Peyton Watson receives in free agency. Watson is currently a restricted free agent who is rumored to be looking for a deal that is over $20 million per season. The Nuggets will match any offer that Watson gets, but they are also open to sign-and-trade scenarios. Watson is coming off a career-year with the Nuggets and is hopeful to cash in during free agency. This past season, Watson averaged a career-high 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 29.6 minutes per game in 54 contests. The 23-year-old should be able to lock up a long-term deal after his performance this past season.
Source: Sam Amick
Source: Sam Amick
Nikola Jokic Leads Serbia Past Switzerland in World Cup Qualifiers
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic posted 22 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists with zero turnovers to lead Serbia past Switzerland 97-73 and into the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The three-time MVP was Serbia's hub in every phase, and with Nuggets teammate Jamal Murray watching from the stands, he looked noticeably leaner and more agile, sparking offseason buzz about his conditioning. For fantasy, this is pure reassurance. Jokic is the presumptive No. 1 overall pick after averaging 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and a career-high 10.7 assists last season, and a dominant, healthy summer only reinforces that. The one footnote to track is workload: Serbia expects him across multiple qualifying windows, adding offseason mileage to a 31-year-old, though few players are more durable. Draft him first with total confidence.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Tyus Jones Returns to Nuggets on One-Year Deal
Free-agent guard Tyus Jones agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Jones joined Denver on the buyout market last season after a reduced role elsewhere and finished the year averaging 3.0 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. The 30-year-old gives the Nuggets a steady reserve ball-handler behind Jamal Murray and another low-mistake passer for second-unit groups that can still run through Nikola Jokić. Jones' assist-to-turnover profile is useful in real basketball, but his fantasy value will likely stay thin unless Denver gives him a larger bench role or Murray misses time.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Marvin Bagley III Agrees to One-Year Deal With Nuggets
Free-agent center Marvin Bagley III agreed to a one-year, veteran-minimum deal with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 27-year-old gives Denver another frontcourt option after averaging 10.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 61.8 percent from the field in 20.0 minutes across 60 games between Washington and Dallas last season. Bagley is an efficient rim finisher who can help cover regular-season minutes behind Nikola Jokic, but his fantasy ceiling is capped unless Jonas Valanciunas is moved or Denver opens a clearer backup-center lane. For now, he profiles as injury insurance rather than a bankable nightly role.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Tim Hardaway Jr. Joins the Heat
The Miami Heat wasted no time surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with shooting, signing veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year, $6.4 million contract. The 34-year-old shot a career-best 40.7% from downtown as a member of the Denver Nuggets last season, averaging 13.5 points and finishing third in Sixth Man of the Year voting. On his new team, Hardaway will once again be tasked with providing important spacing and knocking down open threes. He could be in for an even larger role if the Heat are unable to retain free agent Norman Powell this offseason.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Nikola Jokic Considers Delaying Nuggets Extension
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is considering holding off on a contract extension this summer, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The decision would not signal an immediate fantasy concern, as Jokic remains under contract for $59.0 million in 2026-27 with a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28. A delay could allow him to add another guaranteed year later, but Denver still has every reason to keep its offense built around him. The 31-year-old averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists while shooting 56.9 percent from the field, keeping him locked in as fantasy's safest elite center.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Bryce Hopkins Selected by Nuggets With No. 49 Pick
The Denver Nuggets selected St. John's forward Bryce Hopkins with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 24-year-old rebuilt his stock in his lone season with the Red Storm, averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 28.8 minutes while shooting 46.9 percent from the field, 36.3 percent from deep, and 71.3 percent at the line. His fantasy path is not wide in Denver, where Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon headline the frontcourt, but Hopkins has enough rebounding, cutting, and improved shooting to compete for bench forward minutes if he carries over his late-season momentum.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Trevon Brazile Lands With Nuggets in NBA Draft
The Denver Nuggets have selected Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile with the 35th overall pick on Wednesday in the 2026 NBA draft. This is a solid move for the Nuggets to add depth behind Aaron Gordon at the power forward spot. Brazile is coming off a career year during his final season of college ball. He averaged 13.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks across 31.5 minutes per game. He notched 52.5 percent from the floor, while hitting 34.1 percent from three this past season. His overall role will be determined by what the Nuggets do with the rest of their offseason. Brazile should have a chance to earn minutes as a rotational piece behind Gordon.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Nuggets May Attach Zeke Nnaji to No. 26 Pick
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Denver Nuggets have shown a willingness to discuss power forward/center Zeke Nnaji and the No. 26 pick as a trade package, with the team projected near the second apron. Nnaji remains on Denver's current roster, but he played only a small role this season, averaging 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 12.0 minutes across 52 appearances. From a fantasy standpoint, this would be more about clearing a roster and salary slot than losing a rotation piece. Nnaji would need a thinner frontcourt elsewhere to become relevant, while Denver's fantasy outlook would depend heavily on whether the pick is used to bring back immediate bench help or simply move money.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Aaron Gordon Could be on Offseason Trade Radar
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon is drawing trade interest from teams around the league, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The 30-year-old remains a key piece for Denver, but his name makes sense as an offseason target because of his defensive versatility, finishing, and improved floor spacing. Gordon averaged 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 2025-26, shooting 49.7 percent from the field. A trade could give him a cleaner offensive role, although his fantasy ceiling still depends heavily on whether he lands somewhere that asks him to create more rather than simply finish plays.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Jonas Valanciunas Attracting Interest From Europe
Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas appears to have his sights set on Europe if the Nuggets don't exercise a $10 million option on his contract for next season. "I received attention," Valanciunas said during a podcast appearance in his native Lithuania. "Yes, there were talks with one team, another team, and the Lithuanian club. There are discussions, and we are deciding. But the final word belongs to Denver. First of all, it depends on whether they trade me, keep me, or not. That's their decision. Right now, I think the bigger question for them is what they will do with the roster overall: who stays and who goes. As I understand it, only Nikola [Jokic] is untouchable, and everyone else can be moved." Valanciunas noted that his future will be clear in the first week of July, or maybe even earlier. As a backup in Denver this season, Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
Jamal Murray Earns First Career All-NBA Selection
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has been named to the 2025-26 All-NBA Third Team, marking the first All-NBA selection of his 10-year career. The 29-year-old Canadian was also named an All-Star for the first time this season, averaging a career-high 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists. Murray is joined on the Third Team by Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons), Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), and Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), all of whom are also first-time All-NBA selections.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Nikola Jokic Finishes Strong Despite Series Exit
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finished with 28 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, and one block in 43 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 loss to Minnesota, ending Denver's season. He remained efficient from the field and orchestrated the offense, narrowly missing another triple-double. Jokic closes the year with elite all-around production, reinforcing his case as a top fantasy pick again next season. Jamal Murray struggled with 12 points on 17 shots, while Cameron Johnson added 27 points, highlighting the inconsistent support around Jokic.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Aaron Gordon Remains Sidelined Thursday
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to left calf tightness. With Gordon remaining on the shelf, Spencer Jones is likely to get the starting nod again. The 24-year-old sophomore had one of the best performances of his young career in Game 5, totaling 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, three blocks, and three steals. He has a lot to live up to on Thursday night, but Jones' task will be made easier by the fact that he will face a short-handed Timberwolves team.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Peyton Watson to Remain Out Thursday
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain out on Thursday in Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-year-old suffered a right hamstring strain on April 1. There have been no updates on Watson, so it's unclear whether he will be able to return if the Nuggets survive the first-round series against Minnesota. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown have seen a lot of action off the bench during Watson's absence. However, Denver relied heavily on its first unit in Monday's elimination game and will likely do the same on Thursday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
