Spencer Jones News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Doesn't practice Friday Jones tweaked his hamstring and did not practice Friday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Wind added that the injury does not sound serious, though the Nuggets are expected to proceed with caution ahead of the regular season. He can be considered questionable to play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Jazz until Denver offers an update on his status.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets for the veteran minimum of $3.9 million

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

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

Impact The Nuggets made an effort to keep Jones this offseason, matching the Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet, and the forward should occupy a key reserve role off the bench now that Watson is out of the mix. Jones made 64 regular-season appearances (37 starts) in 2025-26, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.1 minutes per game.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Spencer Jones match looks even smarter after telling front-office quote The Nuggets front office made it sound like Spencer Jones was going to be a part of the Nuggets' plans for next season all along.

AUGUST 3 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Ruthless Peyton Watson strategy could have motivated Nuggets to match Spencer Jones The Nuggets may have had a sinister reason to match Spencer Jones' offer sheet that could affect Peyton Watson.

JULY 31 • NUGGLOVE.COM

What Nuggets' Spencer Jones Said About His Free Agency Process The Denver Nuggets forward is back for another two years. Here's what he had to say about his free agency.

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Otega Oweh is clearly the biggest winner of Thunder's Spencer Jones flop The Oklahoma City Thunder's gamble on Spencer Jones fell flat. They submitted a two-year, $12 million offer sheet that, given the Denver Nug...

JULY 29 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Spencer Jones sheds light on Thunder pursuit that nearly pulled him from Nuggets The Nuggets nearly lost a key role player to the Thunder. Spencer Jones explains why he signed their offer sheet.

JULY 28 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Spencer Jones breaks silence on failed Thunder free agency pursuit Spencer Jones recently spoke out about his decision-making process when initially signing his offer sheet with the OKC Thunder.

JULY 28 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Nuggets avoid crucial mistake by matching Spencer Jones offer sheet Denver avoided a total disaster by keeping Spencer Jones, but the real test now lies with Peyton Watson's future.

JULY 28 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Major Nuggets decision should reignite Bulls interest in Peyton Watson Denver's decision to match Spencer Jones' offer sheet from Oklahoma City put them in the second apron and gave the Bulls a better chance at...

JULY 28 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Thunder now have no-brainer free agent target after failed Spencer Jones push The OKC Thunder should be highly interested in pursuing the services of a particular 26-year-old, recent lottery pick after failing to sign...

JULY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet and will bring back Spencer Jones for a third season

The Denver Nuggets say Spencer Jones will return for a third season after the team matched the Oklahoma City Thunder’s offer sheet

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Spencer Jones news has Thunder staring at painfully boring reality The OKC Thunder now have a clear path forward when it comes to filling their 15 and final roster spot -- and it's far from exciting.

JULY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Which Free Agents Fit With OKC Thunder After Losing Spencer Jones? Oklahoma City could sign another player to its roster after losing out on Spencer Jones.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Thunder's Spencer Jones gamble adds a new wrinkle to Lu Dort heartbreak The Oklahoma City Thunder's offer sheet for Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones was a bold move. While the Nuggets ultimately matched their...

JULY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Nuggets blocking Thunder from landing Spencer Jones makes the match even sweeter The Nuggets blocked their rival from acquiring Spencer Jones, making the move even better.

JULY 27 • NUGGLOVE.COM

3 Moves Nuggets Must Make After Matching Spencer Jones' Offer Sheet Here's what should be next for the Denver Nuggets after hashing out their new contract for Spencer Jones.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Nuggets' surprise Spencer Jones match may signal a dramatic spending shift The Nuggets have matched the Thunder's offer sheet for Spencer Jones. They may not be done spending.

JULY 27 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Thunder just cost Nuggets their most prized free agent target with Spencer Jones news The OKC Thunder were arguably the architects of the proverbial road a particular coveted Nuggets free agent could now take on his way out of...

JULY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Denver Nuggets Match OKC Thunder Offer to Spencer Jones On Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder held the Denver Nuggets feet to the fire, inking former two-way wing Spencer Jones to a two-year $12...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Thunder have Nuggets to thank for helping keep biggest win from Lu Dort trade The Nuggets may have stopped Spencer Jones from joining the OKC Thunder, but they simultaneously helped keep a major asset from the Lu Dort...

JULY 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Signing Grade: Nuggets Match Thunder's $12 Million Offer for Spencer Jones The Denver Nuggets are reportedly re-signing RFA Spencer Jones.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Denver matches offer sheet The Nuggets matched the Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet for Jones on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The Nuggets will hold onto Jones after the Thunder offered him a deal Saturday. The 25-year-old wing went undrafted in 2024 and began his career on a two-way pact, though he was eventually upgraded a standard deal in February. He appeared in 64 regular-season games (37 starts) in 2025-26, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals across 22.1 minutes per contest.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Jones Is the Perfect Direction OKC Thunder Could Have Gone in Free Agency With the clock ticking for the Nuggets to match the OKC Thunder's offer to Spencer Jones, a perfect match is on the horizon.

JULY 26 • SI.COM

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DeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says

Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet and will bring back Spencer Jones for a third season