Impact Key joined the Clippers on a training camp deal earlier this month, and now that he's been waived, he's expected to suit up for the San Diego Clippers of the G League once their 2024-25 season begins in early November.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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No longer with Clippers The Clippers waived Key on Saturday.
Will join Clippers on camp deal Key will join the Clippers on a training camp deal, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
Impact Key spent the 2023-24 season on a two-way contract with the Nuggets and has played in The Association with the 76ers and Pistons in the past. That said, he's a long shot to make the roster and should end up playing in the G League.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
On way out of Denver The Nuggets are declining to extend Key a $1.87 million qualifying offer prior to Saturday's deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette...
Impact Along with Key, the Nuggets also opted not to extend a qualifying offer to fellow two-way player Collin Gillespie, opening up a pair of two-way slots for undrafted rookies Trey Alexander and PJ Hall. In his third professional season in 2023-24, Key appeared in 20 games for the Nuggets and averaged 1.1 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 3.0 minutes per contest, with most of his limited opportunities coming in garbage-time scenarios.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Sighted in garbage time Key contributed no counting stats in one minute during Friday's 111-98 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Key, along with his fellow bench warmers, played the final minute of the game Friday. He has yet to play more than six minutes in any game this season, instead serving as a regular member of the cheer squad. Unfortunately, cheering does not translate into fantasy value.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to action Tuesday Key (personal) has been removed from injury report in advance of Tuesday's game against Phoenix.
Impact Key returns from a two-game absence due to a personal matter. He currently does not hold a relevant role in Denver's rotation with the Nuggets at full strength.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Key (personal) will not play in Saturday's game versus the Lakers.
Impact Key is typically not a rotation player for the Nuggets, so this news doesn't carry many fantasy implications.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Thursday Key won't play in Thursday's game versus the Heat due to personal reasons, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Key's absence won't impact Denver's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from injury report Key (illness) is absent from the Nuggets' final injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Key was given a probable designation prior to Friday's game, so it is not surprising to see him available ahead of tipoff. Barring any setbacks, he will be available in a reserve role should his services ultimately get called upon.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Friday Key (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Key was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to his illness, but he'll likely be able to return to action a day later. However, his status shouldn't impact the Nuggets' rotation.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Sits Thursday with illness Key was a late scratch ahead of Thursday's 130-110 win over the Wizards with an illness, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact With the game turning into a blowout, Key likely would have gotten some run late in the contest if he had been healthy enough to play, but the illness foiled those plans. The two-way player has made 15 appearances for Denver this season, averaging 1.1 points and 0.8 rebounds in 3.4 minutes per contest.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes out three dimes Key closed Wednesday's 110-89 loss to the Timberwolves with zero points (0-2 FG) and three assists over five minutes.
Impact Key has been on the fringes of the Nuggets' rotation early this year, averaging just 3.0 minutes per game over three appearances. It seems likely that he'll head to the G League once the season gets underway.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets Journal: In time of grief, Michael Malone tried to keep coaching from afar “We were just trying to rally and make him proud while he was gone,” Braxton Key said. Michael Malone, likewise, is trying to make his dad p...
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Braxton Key Secures a Double Double 🔥 | Full Preseason Game Highlights
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Records double-double in loss Key posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and an assist across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers.
Impact After stints with Philadelphia and Detroit, Key arrives in Denver to vie for a roster spot, which is unlikely at this juncture despite an excellent outing during Tuesday's loss. He's a likely G League candidate who could possibly earn a two-way contract.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braxton Key After Hitting the Game-Tying Bucket | Pre Season Mieda
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
James L. Edwards III: The Pistons are waiving forward Braxton Key and... - The Athletic The Pistons are waiving forward Braxton Key and signing G League College Park guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell @TheAth...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Delivers new career-best game Key provided 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three steals and two assists across 28 minutes during Sunday's 121-117 victory over the Pacers.
Impact After supplying a career-high 10 points Friday, Key build on that scoring total Sunday while also flirting with a double-double for the second game in a row. Key has taken advantage of several Pistons being out of the lineup of late, and he should remain a fixture in the rotation for the final week of the season after having his 10-day deal converted to a one-year, two-way contract earlier Sunday.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to sign two-way contract Key is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Pistons on Sunday, JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors reports.
Impact Key's 10-day contract will expire at the end of Sunday, but it appears Detroit will keep the undrafted rookie out of Virginia around for the final four games of the regular season. With Marvin Bagley (hip) and Kelly Olynyk (rest) sidelined Friday, Key posted 10 points (5-12 FG), nine rebounds and two blocks in 30 minutes -- by far his best performance at the NBA level this season.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Flirts with double-double Key racked up 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 110-101 victory over the Th...
Impact With Marvin Bagley (hip) and Kelly Olynyk (rest) ruled out ahead of the contest and Saddiq Bey (hip) only playing six minutes, Key saw an increased opportunity and set season highs in points, rebounds and assists. The undrafted rookie out of Virginia has made five appearances since signing a 10-day with the Pistons and is averaging 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 20.2 minutes per game.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
