DENVER NUGGETS PLAYER NEWS

The Nuggets added another playmaker with the signing of DeMar DeRozan on Friday to pair alongside Jokic to help handle the offensive pressure in 2026-27.

The Nuggets signed DeMar DeRozan on Friday, giving Murray another competitor for usage in 2026-27.

Walker has a chance to compete for a bench role at training camp after Denver shipped Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers.

Jones should open the new year in a significant role for the Nuggets after Peyton Watson was dealt to the Cavaliers.

Gordon (calf) could see more usage for Denver in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was shipped to Cleveland.

Johnson looks to be solidified as a starter for Denver in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was dealt to Cleveland.

Braun appears cemented as a starter for the Nuggets in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was traded to Cleveland.

Strawther could play an expanded role for the Nuggets in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was traded to the Cavaliers.

The Wizards traded Reese to the Nuggets on Wednesday, and he's expected to be waived by Denver, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.