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Denver Nuggets and star P.J. Watson are locked in a contract standoff, with the team offering a lowball deal and refusing sign-and-trade options. If Watson takes the qualifying offer, it’s a short-term fix that won’t ease their luxury tax woes or secure his future — and could even backfire if he leaves for nothing next year. The real problem? They’re stuck needing to trade salary to get under the second apron, making this negotiation not just about money but about preserving team chemistry. Why risk damaging trust when they could find a middle ground that keeps Watson motivated and the roster intact? Tough decisions loom — and unless owners are willing to spend big, someone’s got to go.

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