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Nuggets Hold Patience on Watson | Denver Nuggets News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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Summary
The Denver Nuggets are stuck in limbo, waiting on contract talks with restricted free agent Peyton Watson—no trades, no big signings until that’s resolved. That uncertainty makes Cam Johnson, a valuable 30-year-old shooter on an expiring deal, even more critical. Teams want him, but Denver is holding firm, turning down offers to keep him as a key piece if they do a sign-and-trade for Watson. It’s a calculated move—possibly a strategic leak to push other teams to up their bids. With Watson’s decision looming until October 1st, the Nuggets are playing chess, hoping one side cracks first to shape their championship window while Nikola Jokić’s prime lasts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7b299601ee83e21a