Joerger Heads to Denver as Bucks Eye Watson | Milwaukee Bucks News

Dave Joerger, former Bucks assistant under Doc Rivers, is heading to the Nuggets as lead assistant — a natural fit given his Philly and Milwaukee ties. With Rivers gone, Joerger’s exit makes sense as the Bucks pivot toward a younger core. Meanwhile, Milwaukee is aggressively pursuing restricted free agent Peyton Watson, who’s seeking a big payday — a move Denver can’t easily afford amid financial constraints. The Nuggets’ salary crunch could force a trade or restructuring, creating a fascinating personnel swap possibility if Watson leaves Denver for Milwaukee. 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/a947a2f350b6afa8