Nuggets, Peyton Watson face $7.5M stalemate in contract negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Denver Nuggets are experiencing difficulties in contract negotiations with restricted free agent Peyton Watson as they approach training camp next month. Watson, coming off a breakout season, is reportedly seeking a deal between $25 million and $28 million annually, while the Nuggets have offered up to $18 million per year. With a $7.5 million gap between the two sides, multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Cleveland Cavaliers, have expressed interest in a potential sign-and-trade. Watson's future with the Nuggets is uncertain as financial limitations hinder the team's ability to reach an agreement.
- •Watson seeks a contract exceeding $25 million annually.
- •Nuggets offered a four-year, $70 million deal.
- •Several teams are interested in a sign-and-trade for Watson.
- •Training camp begins in just over a month.
- •Financial restrictions may force Watson to consider a qualifying offer.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets and Peyton Watson reportedly face daunting $7.5M contract rift as stalemate continues
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Nuggets' Peyton Watson gets $70M contract update as Denver's lackluster offseason continues
"The Denver Nuggets are doing anything they can to keep Peyton Watson on the roster. However, it doesn't seem like the both sides are going to come to an agreement.
"The Denver Nuggets and Peyton Watson have been an interesting duo to keep up with this summer. Still, the both sides are far apart from a potential deal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:29 PMNuggets and Peyton Watson reportedly face daunting $7.5M contract rift as stalemate continues
The Denver Nuggets and Peyton Watson have been an interesting duo to keep up with this summer. Still, the both sides are far apart from a potential deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:10 PMNuggets' Peyton Watson gets $70M contract update as Denver's lackluster offseason continues
The Denver Nuggets are doing anything they can to keep Peyton Watson on the roster. However, it doesn't seem like the both sides are going to come to an agreement.
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