Watson’s Decision Could Shake Nuggets | NBA News

The Nuggets just secured Spencer Jones for $12M over two years, but the real drama centers on Peyton Watson—whose contract talks are stalled. With offers reportedly far apart, Watson may take the qualifying offer ($6.5M) and become a UFA next summer, risking millions but betting on a bigger payday. That move would also lock him into a no-trade clause, complicating Denver’s options. If he walks, the Nuggets lose all leverage and could lose him for nothing—a devastating blow to their championship hopes. They must now decide: pay up now or risk losing him for free. 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/5f3993355bb3fc65