Nuggets sign Marvin Bagley III to one-year contract for frontcourt depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Denver Nuggets signed Marvin Bagley III to a one-year contract to enhance their frontcourt depth behind Nikola Jokić. This move comes after a disappointing season where the Nuggets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Bagley, the No. 2 pick in the 2018 draft, will provide additional options at center and power forward. He averaged 10.5 points and 6.1 rebounds last season. The Nuggets are also facing decisions regarding other roster players, including Jonas Valančiūnas and restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
- •Nuggets signed Marvin Bagley III on July 2, 2026.
- •Bagley averaged 10.5 points and 6.1 rebounds last season.
- •Nuggets lost in the first round of the playoffs this past season.
- •Jonas Valančiūnas's role may be affected by Bagley's addition.
- •Peyton Watson is a restricted free agent, pending decision.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Nuggets Agree To 1-Year Deal With Former No. 2 Pick, Add ’Critical’ Frontcourt Depth Behind Nikola Jokić
"The Denver Nuggets just finished a highly disappointing season during which they lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Overall, they have failed to reach the Western Conference finals since winning the NBA championship in 2023.
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