United StatesThe Denver Nuggets are engaged in active trade discussions involving guard Peyton Watson, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. The team is reportedly talking with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers about potential sign-and-trade deals. If no agreement is reached, Watson would return for his fifth NBA season under a one-year qualifying offer worth $6.5 million. Watson had a breakout season with the Nuggets in 2025-26, averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. The Nuggets also signed veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV to a one-year, $3.3 million contract.
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