The Denver Nuggets ended the Peyton Watson saga by trading him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade on Wednesday, prompting concern among the franchise's fans. With this move, the roster around Nikola Jokic has downgraded yet again since Denver won the 2023 NBA championship.
The Nuggets have had to let go of players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown (who returned last year on a minimum deal) when they were at their best.
Watson became the latest player to join that list. At 23, he was Denver's best young ****** et and its most versatile defender. Watson was also the most athletic player on the roster. However, the Nuggets couldn't afford to keep him due to the second apron penalties.
Denver also didn't secure anything significant in return. They got a 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick, along with two-way player Julian Reese, whom they waived upon acquiring. The Nuggets haven't had an encouraging offseason outside this move, either.
Their best signing is arguably Lonnie Walker IV, who is returning to the NBA after a one-year absence due to a lack of a roster spot. Meanwhile, the rest of the Western Conference has made significant moves, even if it's just on the margins.
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The Nuggets have had to let go of players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown (who returned last year on a minimum deal) when they were at their best.
Watson became the latest player to join that list. At 23, he was Denver's best young ****** et and its most versatile defender. Watson was also the most athletic player on the roster. However, the Nuggets couldn't afford to keep him due to the second apron penalties.
Denver also didn't secure anything significant in return. They got a 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick, along with two-way player Julian Reese, whom they waived upon acquiring. The Nuggets haven't had an encouraging offseason outside this move, either.
Their best signing is arguably Lonnie Walker IV, who is returning to the NBA after a one-year absence due to a lack of a roster spot. Meanwhile, the rest of the Western Conference has made significant moves, even if it's just on the margins.
#roster
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