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Peyton Watson’s Price Tag Puts Nuggets in Tight Spot | Denver Nuggets News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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The Denver Nuggets are facing a high-stakes offseason decision as restricted free agent Peyton Watson, who exploded last year with 15 PPG and elite defense while Jokic was sidelined, becomes a luxury tax nightmare. With max contracts already locked in for Jokic, Murray, and Gordon, the Nuggets must choose between locking up Watson — potentially forcing a trade of Cam Johnson — or letting him walk. As free agency winds down and LeBron’s move to Denver seems off the table, the pressure mounts: Watson’s value demands big money, but the team’s financial ceiling makes every dollar count. 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/f03aabd3344b2315