Hornets Trade Exception Could Spark Big Move | Denver Nuggets News

Hornets Trade Exception Could Spark Big Move | Denver Nuggets News

The Hornets hold a $40M trade exception from the LaMelo Ball deal—perfect for clearing cap space or acquiring talent. Denver’s looking to shed payroll, and a swap involving Aaron Gordon or Cameron Johnson could work: Gordon brings defense and athleticism, Johnson delivers shooting, both fitting Charlotte’s rebuild. Nuggets get cap relief, Hornets get veteran pieces without luxury tax headaches. Smart, strategic, and win-win if they align. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4b9c549c9329d3c2

Nuggets Face Tough Choice on Spencer Jones | Denver Nuggets News

Denver’s offseason just got a lot more complicated as the Oklahoma City Thunder swooped in with a lucrative 12M two-year offer for Spencer Jones — a breakout shooter and solid defender — forcing the Nuggets to decide by Sunday night whether to match. With their luxury tax already perilously close to the second apron, matching could push their tax bill to over $68M, and adding Peyton Watson could balloon it to a staggering $238M. With no room to maneuver and key players still unsigned, Denver faces a brutal choice: shed salary via trades or watch Jones — and possibly Watson — walk to a rival team, leaving them with a weaker bench and a heavier tax burden. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/58c590d13fee022c

OKC Targets Jones, Forces Denver’s Hand | Denver Nuggets News

Oklahoma City Thunder just dropped a bombshell by offering Spencer Jones a two-year, $12M guaranteed deal — and Denver’s stuck in a tough spot. Jones, a lockdown wing who lit up the playoffs with 69% shooting from deep, is a perfect fit for OKC’s needs. But matching the offer would push Denver over the luxury tax apron and trigger the repeater tax, costing them more than $6M annually. Worse, it could force them to let go of another key restricted free agent, Peyton Watson. OKC’s move? Pure chess — forcing Denver’s hand whether they want to or not. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ff965edc8ef5f5fd

Nuggets Forced to Let Jones Walk | Denver Nuggets News

Denver’s offseason just got a lot tougher as the Thunder swoop in with a lucrative offer for Spencer Jones, forcing the Nuggets into a painful financial decision. With Jones’ contract potentially pushing their tax bill into the hundreds of millions, and key targets like Peyton Watson still unsigned, the Nuggets may have to let a promising young talent walk — all while trying to rebuild their bench and shed salary before the deadline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e47340fc34ccb9d2

Spencer Jones Signs With Thunder | Denver Nuggets News

Spencer Jones, the undrafted sharpshooter who’s been lighting up the three-point line for the Nuggets, is headed to Oklahoma City on a fully guaranteed $12M deal — and Denver has until Sunday to match. At just 25, Jones averaged 5.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 22 minutes per game while hitting 40% of his deep shots. The Thunder, having shed key shooters to stay under the cap, see him as the perfect fit to fill that void. Meanwhile, Denver’s got another restricted free agent, Peyton Watson, demanding a $28M/year payday — making this offseason a high-stakes chess match for the Nuggets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f02f16a7dbfab521