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Nuggets Trade Watson, Chase DeRozan | Denver Nuggets News
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Denver Nuggets pull off a high-stakes five-team trade, sending rising star Peyton Watson to Cleveland for future picks and a player to be assigned — a move forced by salary cap constraints. With Watson’s departure and Tim Hardaway Jr.’s exit, the Nuggets’ bench scoring takes a hit, especially as Jokic’s contract eats up most of the cap. Now they’re eyeing DeMar DeRozan, a proven scorer and durable veteran, but his rumored $8-10M annual demand is out of reach. Miami and Washington can offer more, making Denver’s pursuit risky. A smarter play? Bruce Brown on a minimum deal — he knows the system and defends well. Also, moving Zeke Nnaji’s contract could free up space. Ultimately, Denver’s championship hopes still rest on Jokic and Murray, but every roster decision must be razor-sharp under the cap.
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