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Nuggets pursue DeMar DeRozan after trading Peyton Watson to Cavaliers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Nuggets pursue DeMar DeRozan after trading Peyton Watson to Cavaliers

Summary

The Denver Nuggets are targeting DeMar DeRozan following the trade of Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 19. In the deal, the Nuggets received Julian Reese on a two-way contract but waived the former Wizards player. DeRozan, a six-time NBA All-Star, remains a free agent and could provide the scoring depth the Nuggets need after losing several players in free agency. While the Nuggets only have the veteran minimum to offer, they believe they can entice DeRozan to join their roster, especially given their championship aspirations and his desire for a contending team.

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Status Watch

•Nuggets traded Peyton Watson to Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade.
•Denver received Julian Reese but waived him soon after.
•DeMar DeRozan remains unsigned despite interest from multiple teams.
•Nuggets aim to improve their roster after recent player losses.
•DeRozan's demands for contract negotiations could affect his signing.

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11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Set Sights on 6x NBA All-Star After Peyton Watson Trade: Report

What they're saying

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The Denver Nuggets are considering a move for DeMar DeRozan after sending Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade on Wednesday. The Nuggets got Julian Reese on a two-way contract in return for Watson’s deal, but chose to waive the former Washington Wizards big man.
— Yahoo Sports

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