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Nuggets Face Tough Choice on Watson | Denver Nuggets News
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The Nuggets face a high-stakes decision with rising star Peyton Watson: keep him long-term and risk a brutal luxury tax hit—or play hardball and save cash now. With past salary dumps like Porter Jr.’s trade already saving them $20M, they’ve flirted with repeater status, which could cost them over $170M if Watson gets a max deal. Front office has a choice: lock him down for the future or gamble on short-term savings. But with Jokic at the core, keeping Watson isn’t just smart—it’s essential. They’ve handled cap chaos before; the money can be managed later.
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