Denver Nuggets maintain high price for Peyton Watson amid trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Denver Nuggets are reportedly not lowering their asking price for Peyton Watson in trade discussions. Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers have shown interest, with the Milwaukee Bucks emerging as potential favorites. Sources indicate that the Nuggets continue to seek a package similar to what the Utah Jazz received from the Los Angeles Lakers for Walker Kessler, which included two first-round picks. Watson has developed into a significant contributor for Denver since being drafted 30th overall in 2022, averaging 14.6 points per game last season. Despite trade interest, the Nuggets appear committed to keeping Watson long-term.
- •Denver Nuggets set high trade price for Peyton Watson.
- •Milwaukee Bucks considered a strong suitor for Watson.
- •Nuggets seeking a trade package similar to Walker Kessler deal.
- •Watson averaged 14.6 points and started 40 games last season.
- •Trade talks are ongoing but no changes in Watson's status.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — The Nuggets' reduced price for Peyton Watson sign-and-trade telegraphs the 1 player they want
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Trade Partners Get Bad News On Peyton Watson Price
"If an NBA team was hoping that a couple of weeks could cause the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade price to fall, they are out of luck. The Denver Nuggets are rumored to have the same price tag they set earlier in July. The last time The Stein Line revealed a price tag for Watson’s services, the […] The post Denver Nuggets Trade Partners Get Bad News On Peyton Watson Price appeared first on HEAVY.
"If the Nuggets are going to part with their best young player, it makes sense that they get the exact player they want in return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:04 PMThe Nuggets' reduced price for Peyton Watson sign-and-trade telegraphs the 1 player they want
If the Nuggets are going to part with their best young player, it makes sense that they get the exact player they want in return.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:56 AMDenver Nuggets Trade Partners Get Bad News On Peyton Watson Price
If an NBA team was hoping that a couple of weeks could cause the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade price to fall, they are out of luck. The Denver Nuggets are rumored to have the same price tag they set earlier in July. The last time The Stein Line revealed a price tag for Watson’s services, the […] The post Denver Nuggets Trade Partners Get Bad News On Peyton Watson Price appeared first on HEAVY.
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