Nuggets pursue DeMar DeRozan after trading Peyton Watson to Cavaliers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan Joins Denver Nuggets On One-Year Deal: Last Chance For A Ring
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with Nuggets after Peyton Watson trade
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Set Sights on 6x NBA All-Star After Peyton Watson Trade: Report
"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.
"DeMar DeRozan is joining Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to help them remain NBA title contenders in the wake of the team's Peyton Watson trade.
"Denver Nuggets sign DeMar DeRozan after trading Peyton Watson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:44 PMDeMar DeRozan Joins Denver Nuggets On One-Year Deal: Last Chance For A Ring
Denver Nuggets sign DeMar DeRozan after trading Peyton Watson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:26 PMDeMar DeRozan plans to sign with Nuggets after Peyton Watson trade
DeMar DeRozan is joining Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to help them remain NBA title contenders in the wake of the team's Peyton Watson trade.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:25 AMDenver Nuggets Set Sights on 6x NBA All-Star After Peyton Watson Trade: Report
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.
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