Nuggets hold off trade offers for Cam Johnson amid roster uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Denver Nuggets are currently rejecting trade offers for forward Cam Johnson, who is on an expiring contract. Negotiations with restricted free agent Peyton Watson are at a standstill, creating uncertainty for the team's roster decisions. Johnson, 30, remains a valuable asset for Denver as they navigate the situation with Watson, who has until October 1st to respond to a qualifying offer. The Nuggets appear to be keeping their options open while also potentially gauging interest for Johnson to strengthen possible future deals.
- •Denver denies trade offers for Cam Johnson, a key forward.
- •Peyton Watson's contract negotiations are impacting roster decisions.
- •Johnson's value may increase due to Watson's uncertain situation.
- •Watson has until October 1st to accept the qualifying offer.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Why are the Nuggets rebuffing trade offers for Cam Johnson?
"Let's connect the dots about why the Nuggets are still rejecting trade offers for their best asset, Cam Johnson.
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