Nuggets express interest in DeMar DeRozan amid roster uncertainty
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Denver Nuggets are reportedly interested in veteran DeMar DeRozan as they seek to enhance their roster during the offseason. The team has made moves but appears to be waiting for a significant addition while dealing with uncertainty surrounding Peyton Watson. DeRozan, a future Hall of Famer, remains on the market, and his fit with the Nuggets may be questionable due to their playing style, which emphasizes open three-point shooting. The Nuggets aim to improve their chances of contending for a championship with Nikola Jokic leading the team.
- •Denver deliberates roster moves amid Peyton Watson situation
- •Interest in DeMar DeRozan reported by multiple sources
- •DeRozan's playing style raises fit concerns with Nuggets
- •Nuggets seek improvements to compete for a championship
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets rumoured to sign six-time All-Star as emergency replacement after losing Peyton Watson
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets Make ‘Compelling’ Pitch to 6-Time All-Star After Peyton Watson Trade
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets in talks with six-time All-Star to be Peyton Watson replacement
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets reportedly have interest in future Hall of Famer amid Peyton Watson issue
"The Denver Nuggets are already lining up their replacement options after losing Peyton Watson in the 2026 offseason. Denver could not afford to re-sign Watson and negotiated a sign-and-trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers, where they received two picks back instead of losing him for nothing.
"The Nuggets are turning to a decorated veteran after the Peyton Watson trade, but their biggest obstacle could shape the pursuit. The post Nuggets Make ‘Compelling’ Pitch to 6-Time All-Star After Peyton Watson Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:31 AMNuggets rumoured to sign six-time All-Star as emergency replacement after losing Peyton Watson
The Denver Nuggets are already lining up their replacement options after losing Peyton Watson in the 2026 offseason. Denver could not afford to re-sign Watson and negotiated a sign-and-trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers, where they received two picks back instead of losing him for nothing.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:10 AMNuggets Make ‘Compelling’ Pitch to 6-Time All-Star After Peyton Watson Trade
The Nuggets are turning to a decorated veteran after the Peyton Watson trade, but their biggest obstacle could shape the pursuit. The post Nuggets Make ‘Compelling’ Pitch to 6-Time All-Star After Peyton Watson Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:25 AMNuggets in talks with six-time All-Star to be Peyton Watson replacement
The Nuggets seem to have a plan here.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:17 AMNuggets reportedly have interest in future Hall of Famer amid Peyton Watson issue
What will the Nuggets do?
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