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Strawther Extension or Risky Move | Denver Nuggets News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
The Denver Nuggets are at a crossroads with young guard Julian Strawther, facing a make-or-break decision by October 19th—after a string of costly extension missteps that have left them over the luxury tax. Last year’s Zeke Nnaji deal, now likely to be exercised, and Christian Braun’s bloated five-year, $125M extension (which missed out on cheaper free agent Peyton Watson) show a pattern of overpaying for inconsistent contributors. Strawther’s own role has been erratic, hampered by defensive lapses and roster churn that pushed him down the depth chart. Experts argue letting him hit restricted free agency—like they did with Watson—would preserve cap flexibility and avoid another expensive gamble on a player who’s not a reliable rotation piece. This move could be the turning point in how Denver manages its payroll and future roster construction. 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/44d0d0e6e6dc3866