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DeMar DeRozan joins Nuggets as Aaron Gordon praises his leadership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:43 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

DeMar DeRozan joins Nuggets as Aaron Gordon praises his leadership

Summary

The Denver Nuggets signed veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a minimum contract, bolstering their roster after a challenging offseason. Losing key players including Peyton Watson and Bruce Brown, the Nuggets seek added scoring ability and depth. Aaron Gordon highlighted DeRozan's potential impact as both a scorer and a veteran presence in the locker room, emphasizing his leadership role. DeRozan, now 37, averaged 18.4 points per game last season and is expected to adapt to a bench role this season. His experience is seen as crucial for a Nuggets team aiming to compete for a championship.

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By the Numbers

•Nuggets lost Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Bruce Brown this offseason.
•DeRozan averaged 18.4 points per game last season.
•Aaron Gordon expects DeRozan to be a key veteran leader.
•This marks DeRozan's first full-time bench role in his career.
•Nuggets aim to strengthen scoring depth ahead of the season.

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4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets news: What Aaron Gordon expects DeMar DeRozan to bring to Denver

What they're saying

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The Denver Nuggets, in dire need of some more scoring punch and depth amid a tough offseason in which they lost Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a veteran minimum. With the team also losing Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown, DeRozan figures to be an integral piece for the […] The post Nuggets news: What Aaron Gordon expects DeMar DeRozan to bring to Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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