Nuggets lose Tim Hardaway Jr. to Heat in free agency

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Nuggets lose Tim Hardaway Jr. to Heat in free agency
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The Denver Nuggets are facing challenges in free agency as Tim Hardaway Jr. has signed a one-year deal worth $6.5 million with the Miami Heat. Hardaway, who played a crucial role with the Nuggets last season, averaged 13.5 points per game while providing key shooting and spacing. His departure will impact the Nuggets' offensive strategy, which excelled during the regular season, particularly when paired with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Denver must now seek to fill the void left by Hardaway's exit, with limited financial flexibility to do so, relying on either low-cost signings or potential trades.

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  • Tim Hardaway Jr. agrees to a deal with the Miami Heat.
  • Hardaway averaged 13.5 points on 40% shooting from three last season.
  • Denver's offense thrived with Hardaway, Jokic, and Murray on the floor.
  • The Nuggets have limited funds to replace Hardaway's scoring.
  • Potential targets include Seth Curry and Gary Trent Jr.
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  • 4:02 AMYahoo SportsNBA Free Agency: Nuggets Need Shooting After Losing Tim Hardaway Jr. to Heat
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