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Xavier Cooks Trevon Brazile goes off for game-high 22 points
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:28 PM
Trevon Brazile amassed 22 points (8-of-10 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's exhibition against the Clippers.
Analysis: The 35th overall pick in this past summer's draft, Brazile had his most productive night of the preseason on Wednesday. The 6-foot-10 forward/center shot 80 percent from the field, and his final line lacked only an assist. Based on playing time, Brazile has already leapfrogged former first-round picks Zeke Nnaji and DaRon Holmes II in the frontcourt pecking order. He may not get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball once the regular season begins, but Brazile needs to be rostered in dynasty leagues. |
Julian Strawther Julian Strawther exits due to left knee injury
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:24 PM
Mark Medina
Julian Strawther (knee) finished Wednesday's exhibition against the Clippers with 11 points (4-of-9 FGs), two rebounds and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Strawther was injured in the third quarter of Wednesday's game when he fell awkwardly, landing with his left leg beneath him after being trapped by two Clippers defenders. Following the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said that Strawther will undergo an MRI on Thursday. If he misses time, the Nuggets will rely even more on DeMar DeRozan (who did not play on Wednesday) off the bench. |
Jamal Murray Jamal Murray scores 14 points in 17 minutes
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:20 PM
Jamal Murray accounted for 14 points (6-of-8 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Wednesday's exhibition against the Clippers.
Analysis: Murray and the other Nuggets starters were shut down at halftime of Wednesday's game, their penultimate preseason contest. He looked sharp, shooting 75 percent from the field overall. No matter how much Murray plays in Friday's finale against the Lakers, his fantasy outlook won't change much. He's worth a second-round pick in 12-team formats. |
Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson sinks four three-pointers
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Cameron Johnson accounted for 15 points (5-of-7 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and four three-pointers in Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls.
Analysis: While Johnson's production was expected to take a hit after his move to Denver, his debut season in the Mile High City was disappointing. In addition to the perimeter shooting struggles, availability was once again an issue for the veteran forward. Johnson has played 58 games or fewer in each of his last four seasons, another reason why he's slipped down draft boards. While capable of offering top-100 value, fantasy managers can't use that early of a pick on Johnson, given the recent history. |
Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? posts 22/11/10 line vs. Chicago
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Nikola Joki? recorded 22 points (8-of-12 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls.
Analysis: Joki? needed just three quarters to record a triple-double, logging 26 minutes. At this point, there's little to say about the three-time MVP's fantasy outlook. Regardless of league format, Joki? should be a top-2 pick in drafts, with San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama being the alternative. |
Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon leads Nuggets with 25 points
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Aaron Gordon finished Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls with 25 points (9-of-12 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds and three three-pointers.
Analysis: While Gordon finished the 2025-26 season with increased averages in points, rebounds and three-pointers, injuries limited him to 36 regular-season games. As a result, fantasy managers didn't reap as many rewards from his improvement as they would have liked. Gordon's perimeter shooting has improved, with the veteran forward making 41.3 percent of his attempts over the last two seasons. AG shot 3-of-4 from deep on Sunday, and while no one expects him to shoot 75 percent consistently, his improved shooting raises his ceiling. |
Tyus Jones Tyus Jones plays well in preseason opener
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 4:43 AM
Tyus Jones logged 19 minutes in the Nuggets' preseason opener, finishing Sunday's loss to Utah with eight points, two rebounds, six assists and a pair of triples.
Analysis: The veteran point guard will open the season with Denver after the Nuggets signed him in March. He'll operate as a depth option behind Jamal Murray, and Jones will have streaming appeal if Murray misses time. |
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Xavier Cooks Trevon Brazile swats two shots in preseason debut
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 4:39 AM
Trevon Brazile finished Sunday's 109-97 loss to the Jazz with seven points, three rebounds, two blocked shots and a triple across 20 minutes.
Analysis: The rookie out of Arkansas tied Julian Strawther for team lead in minutes, and he had a serviceable night, going 3-of-4 from the field and making an impact on defense. Denver doesn't boast a deep bench, especially in the frontcourt, so Brazile has a real chance to earn meaningful rotation minutes in Year 1. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? dishes highlight dime vs. Jazz
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 4:34 AM
Nikola Joki? finished Sunday's preseason loss with three points, three rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a blocked shot across 15 minutes.
Analysis: Joki? got some light run in the preseason opener, but he already has one of the season's best highlights. The three-time MVP was stuck in the corner with Lauri Markkanen on him and made a ridiculous cross-court, behind-the-back pass to Cam Johnson, who splashed a triple from the opposite corner. Joker is an easy Top-2 pick in fantasy hoops for his ability to stuff the stat sheet, and Sunday's highlight-reel assist is just a small taste of how the elite facilitator can get teammates involved. |
Cam Whitmore Nuggets sign Cam Whitmore to two-way contract
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:25 AM
NBA Transactions
Nuggets signed Cam Whitmore to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Days after NBA insider Marc Stein called Denver a âteam to watchâ on Whitmore, the former first-round pick has officially agreed to a two-way deal. A blood clot in his shoulder limited Whitmore to 21 appearances for the Wizards last season, and he has not played 60 games in any of his three NBA seasons. His rookie season was Whitmore's most productive, as he averaged 12.3 points per game with the Rockets. The move to Denver won't affect redraft leagues, but Whitmore could remain in play in dynasty leagues if he can turn the two-way deal into something more. |
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Xavier Cooks Report: Mark Mitchell re-enrolls at Missouri
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:23 AM
Jeff Goodman
Field of 68's Jeff Goodman reports that Mark Mitchell has re-enrolled at Missouri.
Analysis: Not selected in the 2026 draft, Mitchell agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nuggets shortly thereafter. However, a recent court injunction giving Class of 2022 athletes a fifth season of eligibility opened the door for athletes like Mitchell to return to school. The 6-foot-9 forward/center initially committed to Kentucky but has since decided to return to Missouri for another season. If the court ruling is upheld, Mitchell will be a Tiger next season. However, if the NCAA's appeal is upheld, he and many other players will be in a tough spot regarding where they'll play next season. |
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Xavier Cooks Nuggets sign Bryce Hopkins to two-way contract
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 2:18 AM
NBA Transactions
Nuggets signed Bryce Hopkins to a two-way contract.
Analysis: The 49th overall pick in the 2026 draft, Hopkins had a productive Summer League run in Las Vegas. The former St. John's standout has been rewarded with a two-way deal, and there could be times during the season when he's called upon to provide added depth on the wing. While worthy of a look in dynasty leagues, there's no need to consider Hopkins in redraft formats during draft season. |
DeMar DeRozan Haynes: DeMar DeRozan to sign with Nuggets
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 10:45 AM
Chris Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes reports DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with the Nuggets.
Analysis: DeRozan was waived by the Kings in early July, and he has now found a new home for his 18th NBA season. He spent the last two in Sacramento and will remain in the West, though on a more competitive team. DeRozan will have a chance to start, but it is more likely that he is used in a reserve capacity. DeRozan has only come off the bench 12 times in his career, all during his rookie season. He'll likely take another hit in production due to a minutes decrease next season. |
Peyton Watson Stein: Cavs remain interested in Peyton Watson
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:52 AM
The Stein Line
NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Cavaliers remain interested in pursuing restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
Analysis: Watson remains a restricted free agent, and the Cavaliers are reportedly exploring ways to create enough salary-cap space to offer him a four-year deal. According to Stein, Cleveland has considered trade scenarios involving guards Dennis Schroder and Max Strus to shed salary. Watson is seeking a deal worth more than $25 million annually, but could also accept his $6.5 million qualifying offer from the Nuggets and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Whether he remains in Denver or heads elsewhere, Watson has the skill set needed to offer reliable fantasy value. That said, an opportunity to start would raise his ceiling, and that may not be possible in Denver next season. |
Lonnie Walker IV Shams: Nuggets sign Lonnie Walker IV
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
Shams Charania
Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Nuggets, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Walker spent the last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague. Prior to that, he spent seven seasons in the NBA. Walker 12.4 points and 23.4 minutes per game in 2024-25 with the Sixers. He'll earn the veteran minimum with the Nuggets. |
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Peyton Watson Report: DEN seeks first-round pick in Watson S&T
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 5:42 AM
HoopsHype
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Nuggets are seeking a future first-round pick in any potential sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson.
Analysis: Watson remains a restricted free agent, and there has not been much movement between him and the Nuggets regarding a new deal. While Denver wants to hold onto him, the possibility of a sign-and-trade remains. According to Scotto, the Nuggets would want a future first-round pick in return if they were to move Watson. One of the teams reported to be interested, Milwaukee, is said to be willing to consider absorbing Zeke Nnaji's contract, which the Nuggets have been looking to get off their books for quite some time. Watson also has the option of accepting his qualifying offer of $6.5 million, which would allow him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. |
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Peyton Watson Report: DEN offered Watson $70m over five years
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 5:52 AM
The Athletic
Tony Jones of The Athletic reports that the Nuggets offered restricted free agent Peyton Watson a five-year, $70 million contract.
Analysis: While it was reported that the Nuggets offered Watson $70 million over four years, another report says the team is willing to put up that amount over five years. The Nuggets are looking to get back under the second apron, hence the figure being offered to Watson. Regardless of the contract's length, the annual value is a far cry from the $25 million that Watson was reportedly seeking. And with teams that have reportedly expressed interest in signing Watson needing to execute a sign-and-trade to get something done, the Nuggets have leverage. Watson has the option to accept his qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer, but that path carries significant risk. If he were to either play poorly or suffer an injury, Watson could stand to lose even more money next summer. |
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Xavier Cooks Trevon Brazile posts 17 points, eight rebounds
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 6:33 PM
Trevon Brazile notched 17 points (6-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Brazile did not have his best night shooting the basketball, but the second-round pick still showed why Denver made sure to draft him. Active on the glass and defensively, the 6-foot-10 forward finished with another solid stat line. Like fellow second-round pick Bryce Hopkins, Brazile has not yet agreed to a contract, with Peyton Watson's free agency likely a factor. However, he has the potential to contribute immediately for the Nuggets because of his athleticism and motor. |
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Xavier Cooks Bryce Hopkins hits three triples, scores 18 points
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 6:27 PM
Bryce Hopkins finished Thursday's loss to the Trail Blazers with 18 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Hopkins, whose contract status for next season has not been finalized, has played well throughout the Nuggets' time in Las Vegas. The former St. John's forward shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc on Thursday and was a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Depending on what happens with Peyton Watson, who is a restricted free agent, Hopkins' fantasy ceiling as a rookie will be limited. That said, he has the experience and skill set needed to contribute immediately if called upon. |
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Xavier Cooks Bryce Hopkins posts 14 points, seven rebounds
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 5:22 PM
Bryce Hopkins amassed 14 points (6-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Thunder.
Analysis: While Trevon Brazile stole the show with his 32-point effort, Hopkins supplemented his fellow rookie's night with another quality performance. Hopkins' stat line was missing only a blocked shot, and he made five of his 11 two-point attempts. Denver has yet to finalize its offseason business, as restricted free agent Peyton Watson is still on the market. That said, Hopkins offers the combination of talent and experience that could lead to opportunities to contribute off the bench next season. That isn't enough to make him fantasy-relevant, but things could be far worse for Hopkins. |
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