Denver's Tax Trouble and Jazz Trade Play | Utah Jazz News

Denver’s desperate to shed salary and get under the NBA’s second tax apron, trading Peyton Watson without losing assets—and even gaining a little. But they’re still over the line, with February’s deadline looming. The Utah Jazz, division rivals, could be the answer—but they won’t give it away for free. Cameron Johnson, despite a rough year, remains an attractive two-way option for Utah, especially if their defense falters. With his expiring contract and Denver’s need to cut payroll, this could be a perfect match—if the Jazz can leverage their Walker Kessler trade exception (worth $15M+) to absorb salary. Other teams may try to capitalize on Denver’s urgency, but Utah holds the cards—especially if they decide to move Johnson. It’s a tense, high-stakes window where both teams’ futures hang in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdd7b0f2647847bd