Nuggets Face Major Peyton Watson Sign-and-Trade Hurdle

5 minutes ago

Nuggets Face Major Peyton Watson Sign-and-Trade Hurdle

The Nuggets' second apron status complicates any potential plans to deal Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade, according to Jake Weinbach. Denver cannot take back salary in such a deal under current cap rules. While the Nuggets could still make moves to get below the threshold, Weinbach noted a Watson sign-and-trade would likely require a more complicated multi-team framework.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Other articles from NBA

Magic Johnson Is Pleased With The Lakers' Offseason

23 minutes ago

Magic Johnson Is Pleased With The Lakers' Offseason

The Lakers revamped their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. "I said this offseason the Lakers had to get younger, more athletic, and faster, and they did just that. We got a young, athletic center in Walker Kessler who can score and is a great rim protector," said Magic while giving props to Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 hour ago

Victor Wembamyama Praises Caitlin Clark For Her 2k27 Cover

Wemby is the cover athlete for NBA 2K27. Accompanying him on the WNBA side of the cover will be Caitlin Clark which is quite the understandable pick. "She definitely deserves to be on there. A big inspiration for me... her status of number one pick, the way she changes the game as well," said Wemby.

By Samir Mehdi

Nuggets’ Luxury Bill Soars by $32 Million After Matching Spencer Jones’ Offer Sheet

about 1 hour ago

Nuggets’ Luxury Bill Soars by $32 Million After Matching Spencer Jones’ Offer Sheet

By matching Jones' offer sheet, the Nuggets will see their luxury tax bill rise from $36 million to $68 million, entering the second apron, according to Shams Charania. However, Denver could still shed salary through smart in-season trades. Their next priority is retaining restricted free agent Peyton Watson, who is drawing interest from the Hawks, Bucks, and Clippers.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 hours ago

Karl-Anthony Towns Defends His 'Away From The Basket Fouls'

When asked about why he's consistently in foul trouble, KAT cut off the interviewer and said, "Good. That means I’m being physical." KAT knows his role and that's to be a disruptor defensively. "I mean, I’m getting a lot of steals…What were we in defense this year? Like top 3?. There you go," continued KAT, defending his defensive play-style.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 hours ago

Victor Wembanayama Seen Training Teenage Prospects At Hakeem Olajuwon's Gym

Hakeem Olajuwon has become a safe haven for any rising big-man and it's no different for Wemby. The two have such a solid relationship that Wemby is now training teenage basketball prospects such as 7'2 Buky Obaye (Auburn center), high school point guard Jevon Walker, and Malik Olajuwon at this gym fresh off of his NBA Finals run.

By Samir Mehdi

Never miss an update! Download our app now.