Nuggets miss out on Anfernee Simons, who signs with 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Anfernee Simons has signed a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, rejecting interest from the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have struggled in free agency this offseason, having failed to secure several targets, including Simons. With Nikola Jokic reportedly delaying a contract extension, the Nuggets face mounting pressure to improve their roster. Simons' choice reflects a broader trend of the Nuggets having difficulty attracting free agents, even with their championship-winning center.
- •Anfernee Simons averaged 15.2 points per game last season.
- •Simons chose the 76ers over the Nuggets and others.
- •Nuggets lost Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Celtics.
- •Reports suggest concerns about the Nuggets' free agency strategy.
- •Jokic's contract extension decision may hinge on roster upgrades.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Nuggets Had Eyes Set on Anfernee Simons Before 76ers Signing
"The Nuggets have missed out on another free agent.
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