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Nuggets Trade Fallout and DeRozan Reality | Denver Nuggets News
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The Nuggets just pulled off a wild five-team trade sending Peyton Watson to Cleveland, then immediately signed aging All-Star DeMar DeRozan — a move that’s more about salary management than championship contention. While DeRozan brings veteran savvy and spacing, his 37-year-old body and declining impact make him a risky fit in a rebuilding window. The front office’s pattern of prioritizing cap flexibility over winning — from waiving Watson to moving Michael Porter Jr. — paints a troubling picture: they’re trading future potential for short-term financial relief, not long-term glory.
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