DeMar DeRozan signs one-year deal with the Nuggets for $3.9 million
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — What’s next for DeMar DeRozan? Nuggets’ strategy emerges after $3.9 million deal
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan True Feelings About Joining Denver Nuggets Revealed
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan Agrees to Join Denver Nuggets
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s Giving Desperate,’ ‘Awkward Fit’ – DeMar DeRozan’s Surprising Move to Nuggets Leaves NBA World Confused
- 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
- 9:23 PMHeat.com — Reports: 6-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to sign with Nuggets - NBA.com
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan is joining the Nuggets on a one-year …
"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.
"DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who broke the news on Friday. DeRozan is set to add veteran presence and another offensive weapon for the Nuggets, a team bannered by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. But before he […] The post DeMar DeRozan True Feelings About Joining Denver Nuggets Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Denver Nuggets are adding another veteran scorer to their roster, as six time All Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the team on a one year, $3.9 million contract, according to multiple reports. The deal is for the veteran minimum and gives Denver another experienced offensive weapon heading into the 2026-27 season.…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:22 PMWhat’s next for DeMar DeRozan? Nuggets’ strategy emerges after $3.9 million deal
DeMar DeRozan has joined the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3. 9 million veteran minimum deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:06 PMDeMar DeRozan True Feelings About Joining Denver Nuggets Revealed
DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who broke the news on Friday. DeRozan is set to add veteran presence and another offensive weapon for the Nuggets, a team bannered by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. But before he […] The post DeMar DeRozan True Feelings About Joining Denver Nuggets Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:53 AMDeMar DeRozan Agrees to Join Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are adding another veteran scorer to their roster, as six time All Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the team on a one year, $3.9 million contract, according to multiple reports. The deal is for the veteran minimum and gives Denver another experienced offensive weapon heading into the 2026-27 season.…
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:32 AM‘It’s Giving Desperate,’ ‘Awkward Fit’ – DeMar DeRozan’s Surprising Move to Nuggets Leaves NBA World Confused
DeMar DeRozan reportedly agreed to sign a one-year, $3. 9 million deal with the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
- ESPNAug 21, 2026, 10:06 PMSources: DeRozan joining Nuggets on 1-year deal
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:49 PMDeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says
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.
- Heat.comAug 21, 2026, 9:23 PMReports: 6-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to sign with Nuggets - NBA.com
The 6-time NBA All-Star who ranks 16th all time for points scored reportedly agrees to a 1-year deal with Denver.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:00 PMDeMar DeRozan is joining the Nuggets on a one-year …
DeMar DeRozan is joining the Nuggets on a one-year …
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 8:40 PMDeMar DeRozan reportedly signing with the Nuggets on 1-year, $3.9 million deal
DeRozan is a free agent after 2 seasons with the Kings.
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