DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with Denver Nuggets

He averaged 18.4 points across 77 starts last season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

DEN

Denver NuggetsNBA

BREAKING: Free agent star DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with the Denver Nuggets, league sources tell me. https://t.co/op

What happened: ESPN reported a one-year, $3.9 million agreement. The six-time All-Star entered free agency after being waived in July.

Why it matters: Denver gains a veteran shot creator for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The short-term commitment preserves roster flexibility beyond the coming campaign.

By the numbers: DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 77 starts during the 2025-26 season.

What to watch: Denver can formalize the deal before defining DeRozan's role in its 2026-27 rotation.

Sources

@ChrisBHaynes Aug 21, 4:36 PM ET

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NBABreakingDenver NuggetsDeMar DeRozan

Follow NBA Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNBA

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →

DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with Denver Nuggets

More on DeMar DeRozan

Sources

More on DeMar DeRozan