Hardaway Jr. Exit Could Shake Nuggets Future

Tim Hardaway Jr. may be leaving the Denver Nuggets after a standout season on a minimum deal, despite rumors he could get a significant raise. With center Jonas Valanciunas also likely gone to save $8 million, the Nuggets’ cap crunch makes re-signing Hardaway uncertain. A savvy draft trade saved $1.7 million, briefly fueling hope for a better offer — but new reports threaten that plan. Losing Hardaway could signal the team isn’t investing around Jokic, risking his extension and the franchise’s future. The Nuggets must navigate carefully to keep their core happy and competitive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/8e010ca145af48c9