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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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Xavier Cooks Trevon Brazile goes off for game-high 32 points
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM
Trevon Brazile finished Tuesday's win over the Thunder with 32 points (11-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one steal, one block and six three-pointers.
Analysis: Brazile put forth his best performance of the summer on Tuesday, and he was on fire from the start. The second-round pick scored 19 points in the first half, ending it with a long three from just inside the half-court line as time expired. Brazile would score 13 more after halftime, more than holding his own against a Thunder frontcourt headlined by lottery pick Aday Mara. Because of Peyton Watson's restricted free agency, Brazile's contract status has not been finalized, but games like Tuesday's likely increase his chances of landing a standard deal. |
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Xavier Cooks Shams: Nuggets sign Alpha Diallo to one-year deal
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 10:15 AM
Shams Charania
Nuggets signed F Alpha Diallo to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.
Analysis: Diallo, 29, won EuroLeague Best Defender award last year. Now he'll make the jump to the NBA on a guaranteed contract with the Nuggets. While Diallo agreed to a relatively cheap contract, the fact a contending team like Denver decided to take a chance on him speaks volumes. |
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Xavier Cooks Bryce Hopkins records 16 points, seven rebounds
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 3:51 PM
Bryce Hopkins amassed 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot in Saturday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Hopkins did not do as much scoring as he did in his summer debut on Friday, but the rookie out of St. John's had another solid effort for the Nuggets. His activity as a rebounder and defender has been good; playing his final season for Rick Pitino certainly paid dividends on that end of the floor. Whether he's on a two-way deal or a standard contract, Hopkins has the tools needed to contribute if his name is called during the regular season. |
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Xavier Cooks Trevon Brazile corrals 11 rebounds in summer debut
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 2:54 PM
Trevon Brazile tallied five points (2-of-8 FGs), 11 rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer in Friday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Brazile made his first summer league appearance on Friday, and he struggled to finish around the basket. The former Arkansas forward/center shot 2-of-7 from two, but he was active on the boards with a game-high 11 rebounds. Like fellow rookie Bryce Hopkins, Brazile has not finalized a contract as the Nuggets attend to other affairs, most notably Peyton Watson's restricted free agency. With DaRon Holmes II a full year removed from his Achilles tear and Zeke Nnaji yet to pan out, there may be opportunities for Brazile off the bench, mainly as a defender and rebounder. |
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Xavier Cooks Bryce Hopkins produces 24 points, five 'stocks'
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 2:51 PM
Bryce Hopkins amassed 24 points (9-of-13 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Friday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: The 49th overall pick in the 2026 draft, Hopkins' contract status for next season has yet to be finalized. With the Nuggets still waiting out the situation involving restricted free agent Peyton Watson, summer league takes on added importance for Hopkins as he looks to earn a standard contract or a two-way deal. Friday's performance should help, as the former St. John's standout shot over 50 percent from the field and was active on defense. Given his experience at the college level, Hopkins may be better equipped to help the Nuggets immediately, who remain contenders with Nikola Joki? and Jamal Murray on the roster. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? plans to wait until 2027 to re-sign
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:53 AM
Marko Ljubomirovi?
Nikola Joki? said on Monday that he plans to wait until next offseason to re-sign with the Nuggets.
Analysis: Joki? has repeatedly said that he plans to spend his entire NBA career in Denver, and nothing has changed in that regard. Following Serbia's FIBA World Cup qualifying win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the three-time NBA MVP said he plans to sign his extension next summer. The question now is whether he'll opt into the final season of his current deal, 2027-28, and then ink an extension, or sign one after declining it. The final year of Joki?'s current deal would pay him just under $63 million if he were to opt in. Simply put, Nuggets fans and fantasy managers have little to worry about regarding the 6-foot-11 center's NBA future. |
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Peyton Watson Report: DEN open to Watson sign-and-trade offers
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 3:28 PM
The Athletic
Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that while the Nuggets plan to match any offer sheet that Peyton Watson signs, they're also open to potential sign-and-trades.
Analysis: Watson is a restricted free agent, and like a few other players in his position, he's been made to wait thanks to a market lacking suitors with available cap space. Denver views him as a key player for the franchise's future, but there is also a significant gap between what Watson wants, reportedly $25 million per year, and what the team is willing to pay. As a result, the Nuggets are reportedly open to a sign-and-trade as they look to avoid going into the second apron. At this point, only the Nets and Clippers have the cap space to provide Watson an offer sheet without needing to negotiate a trade. |
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Tyus Jones Shams: Tyus Jones, Nuggets agree on deal
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 12:41 PM
Shams Charania
Tyus Jones agreed to a one-year contract with the Nuggets, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Jones was traded twice and waived in February before the Nuggets picked him up. He appeared in 11 regular season games with Denver and three playoff games. The Nuggets saw enough to bring him back on a one-year deal, but he isn't in line for a fantasy-relevant role. |
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Marvin Bagley III Report: Nuggets sign Marvin Bagley III to contract
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:29 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Nuggets have signed Marvin Bagley III to a one-year deal.
Analysis: The signing of Bagley gives the Nuggets additional frontcourt depth and could mean that Jonas Valan?i?nas' time in the Mile High City is coming to an end. Between Washington and Dallas, the 2018 second overall pick appeared in 60 games last season, averaging 10.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 20 minutes. With Nikola Joki? set to once again log heavy minutes in the middle, Bagley is unlikely to get the run needed to have an impact in fantasy basketball in 2026-27. |
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Xavier Cooks Nuggets select Bryce Hopkins with No. 49 pick
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:41 PM
Nuggets selected Bryce Hopkins with the No. 49 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: A highly-regarded recruit out of high school, the 6-foot-6 Hopkins played one season at Kentucky before transferring to Providence. After three seasons there, the second of which was interrupted by a torn ACL, he transferred to St. John's for his final campaign. During his lone season in Queens, Hopkins showed that the knee wasn't an issue, making 37 starts and averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 three-pointers per game. And he shot the ball reasonably well, putting up percentages of 46.9 percent from the field, 36.3 percent from three and 71.3 percent from the foul line. Tim Hardaway Jr. is an unrestricted free agent this summer, and the Nuggets can use additional wing depth regardless of what happens with the veteran. Hopkins will need to rely on his improved defense early on, and he may benefit from playing off stars Nikola Joki? and Jamal Murray. |
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Xavier Cooks Nuggets select Trevon Brazile with No. 35 pick
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:46 PM
Nuggets selected Trevon Brazile with the No. 35 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After one season at Missouri, the 6-foot-10 Brazile spent the next four at Arkansas. He saved his best for last, averaging 13.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes per game, all career-high numbers. Part of the Darius Acuff Jr.-led team that won the SEC tournament in March, Brazile shot 52.5 percent from the field, 34.1 percent from three and 71.7 percent from the foul line. The Nuggets need frontcourt depth, especially if the Aaron Gordon trade rumors lead to a move. Brazile's athleticism and defensive ability will give him an opportunity to earn rotation minutes off the bench. |
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Aaron Gordon Report: Aaron Gordon drawing trade interest
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 2:08 PM
Marc Stein
NBA insider Marc Stein reports that teams have registered interest in trading for Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon.
Analysis: Despite being limited to 87 regular-season games over the last two seasons due to injuries. Gordon is a popular player heading into the offseason. According to Stein, the athletic forward is the veteran Nuggets player who has drawn the most trade interest from opposing teams. However, he also reported that if Denver were to make a move, they would prefer to find a trade partner for Christian Braun rather than for Gordon or Jamal Murray. Making a move would likely make it easier for the Nuggets to hold onto Peyton Watson, who will be a restricted free agent at the end of the month. |
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Jamal Murray Jamal Murray held to 12 points in Game 6 loss
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:22 PM
Jamal Murray totaled 12 points (4-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, four assists and one block in the loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Analysis: Murray struggled on Thursday on both ends of the floor. On offense, the length of Jaden McDaniels sure had an impact, as the veteran point guard had more missed shots than total points. He was also attacked as a one-on-one defender repeatedly down the stretch, ultimately allowing some key Minnesota baskets to close the game. While Murray had a tough time finding his rhythm throughout the series, he had a phenomenal regular season, averaging 25.4 points, 7.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 three-pointers, which were all career bests. He turned in one of his better fantasy seasons and should be able to perform at a high level again next season. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson tallies 27 points, five triples
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:12 PM
Cameron Johnson added 27 points (8-of-15 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and five three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Johnson rose to the occasion on Thursday, logging one of his best performances of the season. Despite the loss, he drained half of his 10 three-point attempts, nearly pulled down double-digit rebounds, and finished as one of Denver's most reliable scoring options on the evening. Johnson came into the season with some expectations to serve as the missing piece for the Nuggets, who acquired him via trade during the offseason. His production fluctuated throughout the season, and he ultimately averaged just 12.2 points overall, his lowest since his sophomore season. A more effective season and better fantasy production should be expected in Year 2 with the Nuggets next season. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? posts 28/9/10 line in loss to Wolves
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:03 PM
Nikola Joki? finished Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves with 28 points (11-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Joki? logged another impressive stat line in Thursday's loss, impacting the game as a scorer, facilitator, and rebounder. He shot the ball efficiently overall despite not finding his touch from beyond the arc. Yet, his contributions weren't enough to keep Denver from another early playoff exit. The Nuggets have not been back to the Western Conference Finals since their championship-winning 2021-22 season. Regardless of what roster construction occurs over the offseason, Joki? should be back and will have a chance to finish as one of the best fantasy players. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) ruled out Thursday vs. MIN
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:34 PM
Anthony Slater
Aaron Gordon (calf) will not play against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Analysis: For the third time in this series, the Nuggets will be without their starting power forward. The versatile two-way forward has struggled with injuries throughout his 12th NBA season, and has played in only three of the five playoff games so far, averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Without Gordon, Spencer Jones should fill in again as the fifth starter. Jones scored 20 points and made four three-pointers in Denver's Game 5 victory. |
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Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable for Game 6
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 11:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon (calf) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Gordon did not play in Denver's Game 5 victory on Monday, resulting in a move into the starting lineup for Spencer Jones. Shooting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, Jones tallied 20 points, three steals and three blocked shots to help the Nuggets keep their season alive. He'll get another start if Gordon remains out for another game. |
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