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The Denver Nuggets are hopeful to have a healthy roster come playoff time, but their chances at an NBA Championship could be affected by what happens with Peyton Watson over the next two months.
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A restricted free agent, Watson remains unsigned through early August with no end in sight to negotiations. While the Nuggets would like to retain Watson on a more team-friendly deal anywhere from $15-18 million annually, Watson and his camp are seeking a payday where he earns over $20 million a season annually.
No deal appears imminent, and the Nuggets are the only team in the dreaded second apron, which complicates their ability to get sign-and-trades done.
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According to ESPN, the Nuggets remain in trade talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, and LA Clippers on a potential sign-and-trade involving Peyton Watson.
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“The biggest question for the Nuggets right now surround restricted free agent Peyton Watson. This is still an outstanding issue that the Nuggets have right now and I’m told they are in active trade talks with multiple teams on a Peyton Watson sign-and-trade. That includes Cleveland [Cavaliers], Milwaukee [Bucks], and the Clippers. There are combinations of player packages, pick packages as well. So either they’re gonna trade him, or you could potentially have him back on a one-year, $6.5 million qualifying offer.”
