DeMar DeRozan to make Nuggets preseason debut ahead of Year 18

The veteran forward opens his exhibition slate on NBA TV.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

Gearing up for Year 18 👏 Catch DeMar DeRozan as he makes his preseason debut for the @nuggets on NBA TV at 7:00pm/et! Via @NBATV on X

What happened: DeMar DeRozan will make his first on-court appearance for the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening. The matchup will be broadcast nationally at 7 p.m. ET.

Why it matters: DeRozan joined the Nuggets during the offseason to provide established scoring for a roster with championship ambitions. His integration into the lineup begins as Denver prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 schedule.

By the numbers: Denver enters the contest with an 8-0 record this season, averaging 132.4 points per game during an eight-game winning streak. The Nuggets won both recent matchups against Utah, including a 130-117 victory.

What to watch: Denver will continue evaluating rotation combinations throughout the remainder of the preseason.

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@NBATV 2026-10-04T22:38:01.379037+00:00

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