Peyton Watson RFA Standoff
Watson demands $25M+ AAV; Nuggets offered $70M/5yr. He's considering the $6.5M QO. Multiple trade suitors (Bucks, Hawks, Clippers, Jazz, Cavaliers) with asking price dropping to high-level player + first-round pick. Re-signing could trigger $231M tax bill. Sign-and-trade nearly impossible without dumping Nnaji.
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Updated Jul 31, 2026