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DeMar DeRozan signs one-year deal with the Nuggets for $3.9 million

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

DeMar DeRozan signs one-year deal with the Nuggets for $3.9 million

Summary

DeMar DeRozan has reportedly signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets. The six-time All-Star was a free agent after two seasons with the Sacramento Kings and was waived by the team last month. His move to Denver adds depth to the Nuggets' roster as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Updates on his role with the team are expected as training camp approaches.

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•DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star.
•He spent the last two seasons with the Sacramento Kings.
•The contract is reportedly worth $3.9 million.
•DeRozan was waived by the Kings last month.
•He now joins the Denver Nuggets for the upcoming season.

Latest Updates

10:06 PMESPN — Sources: DeRozan joining Nuggets on 1-year deal
9:49 PMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says
9:00 PMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan is joining the Nuggets on a one-year …
8:40 PMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan reportedly signing with the Nuggets on 1-year, $3.9 million deal

What they're saying

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DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets worth the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. It will be DeRozan's fifth team in his 18th season for a six-time All-Star looking for his first championship. The addition of DeRozan gives the Nuggets a veteran backcourt presence after sending young, versatile wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland as part of a four-team trade.
— Yahoo Sportsby PATRICK GRAHAM

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Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources told ESPN.
— ESPNby Shams Charania