Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers and NBA Summer League
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SB Nation on MSNLakers vs Nuggets Summer League preview and Game Thread: Final game in VegasThe Lakers are down to their final Summer League game, where they will take on the Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles looks to conclude the tournament on a winning note after losing back-to-back games. Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Clippers, 81-76. The Nuggets move to 1-3 in the NBA2K26 Summer League, while the Clippers drop to 3-1.
Eurohoops reports that reserve Nuggets combo forward Vlatko Cancar has inked a two-season deal to join Italian EuroLeague powerhouse club Olimpia Milano. 💥🇸🇮 Olimpia Milano is signing NBA forward Vlatko Cancar to a two-year contract, according to Eurohoops sources! pic.twitter.com/d1xwjYZX9K
Due diligence for the Nuggets is to negotiate. They’re already on the hook for at least $171.6 million in 2026-27, spread across five contracts.
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The Cold Wire on MSNNuggets Coach Raves About Jonas ValanciunasAfter a lot of questions and twists and turns, Jonas Valanciunas is coming to the Denver Nuggets. The Lithuanian center could provide a ton of frontcourt support for the team, and head coach David Adelman is really excited to see what he does.
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Denver began their offseason by trading Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson. By making this trade, the Nuggets freed up cap space that they used to sign Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown while they also landed Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings.
The Denver Nuggets haven't even played a game yet for the 2025-26 season, but many are already crowning them the winners of the 2025 offseason. After losing to
Nikola Jokic’s China tour showcases the Denver Nuggets star’s reach, drawing massive crowds and highlighting his fanbase.
When the Denver Nuggets traded Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings for Jonas Valančiūnas, the move was praised around the league as they landed a quality backup center for superstar Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets suffered with poor depth last year - especially behind Jokic - and this was seen as a move that could get them back to the NBA Finals.