DeMar DeRozan agrees to one-year deal with Denver Nuggets

DeMar DeRozan has agreed to join the Denver Nuggets on a one-year contract, adding a veteran scorer to the team's roster. The six-time NBA All-Star will sign a minimum-salary deal worth $3.9 million for the 2026-27 season. The agreement was reported on August 21, 2026, by multiple outlets, including ESPN's Shams Charania and The Associated Press.

DeRozan, who turned 37 in August, became an unrestricted free agent after the Sacramento Kings waived him on July 6, 2026. Only $10 million of his remaining $25.7 million contract was guaranteed, allowing Sacramento to part ways with the veteran forward. According to reports, several contenders pursued DeRozan in free agency, including the Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, and New Orleans Pelicans, but the Nuggets emerged as the destination.

The signing comes shortly after Denver made a significant roster move. On August 19, 2026, the Nuggets sent restricted free agent Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade. In that deal, Denver acquired forward Julian Šarić, an unprotected 2031 first-round draft pick from Cleveland, and a 2032 second-round selection from Sacramento. The addition of DeRozan...