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The Denver Nuggets face a significant offseason challenge with restricted free agent Peyton Watson, who has become a crucial two-way player this season. Despite Nikola Jokics supermax extension seeming likely, keeping Watson wont be easy due to the teams tight salary cap situation. The Nuggets recently gave Christian Braun a five-year, $125 million extension instead of Watson, who is now even more vital on both ends of the court. The NBA salary cap dropping by $1 million from projections has made Watsons future more uncertain, as the Nuggets are already locked into over $198 million next season for their five starters. Even if they cut extras, theyd have nearly $200 million for five players, leaving under $24 million for the rest of the roster. Matching offers for Watson likely means avoiding the second apron, so trades could be on the table for a starter. The front office will need to make smart moves this summer to build around their core without breaking the bank.

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