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Nuggets incur $2.4M cap hit on DeRozan amid roster changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Nuggets incur $2.4M cap hit on DeRozan amid roster changes
Summary

The Denver Nuggets will face a $2.4 million salary cap hit related to DeRozan. The team has secured 14 players on guaranteed contracts, pushing them above the second apron threshold. This situation may result in a projected tax penalty of $75 million. The implications of this cap hit for the Nuggets’ roster management and future transactions remain to be seen.

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  • •Nuggets face a $2.4M cap hit on DeRozan
  • •Team currently has 14 players on guaranteed contracts
  • •Projected tax penalty could reach $75 million
  • •Nuggets are $3.15 million above the second apron
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  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Nuggets will incur a $2.4M cap hit on DeRozan
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The Nuggets will incur a $2.4M cap hit on DeRozan

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