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Denver Nuggets cap questions

Do the Denver Nuggets have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Nuggets are $48.8M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 (projected) on payroll alone, before any holds.

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Are the Denver Nuggets in the luxury tax in 2026-27?Yes. The Nuggets are $12.8M into the luxury tax for 2026-27 (projected).

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Are the Denver Nuggets over the apron in 2026-27?Yes. The Nuggets are $6.1M over the first apron for 2026-27 (projected), with $6.9M of room before the second.

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Do the Denver Nuggets have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?Only the small one. Over the first apron, the Nuggets are limited to the taxpayer mid-level: $6.1M for 2026-27 (projected).

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Can the Denver Nuggets sign a max free agent in 2026-27?Not through free agency. The Nuggets have no cap space for 2026-27 (projected), and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.

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Who are the Denver Nuggets free agents in 2026-27?The Nuggets have 8 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Peyton Watson, Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr..

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What draft picks do the Denver Nuggets have?The Nuggets control 4 first-round and 1 second-round picks through the 2032 draft, with 2 tied up in swap rights.