
Cap Crunch Looms: Nuggets May Trade Aaron Gordon Amid Offseason Tightening
Denver’s postseason collapse has underscored a brutal offseason cap reality: Jokic and Murray are safe, but several veterans and role players (Tyus Jones, Spencer Jones, Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas) hit free agency or become expendable, and Aaron Gordon could be traded to clear money under the 2026-27 second apron. A likely swap of Cam Johnson or Christian Braun may be needed to free space for Peyton Watson, who is a restricted free agent and could force further financial moves if not matched. The Nuggets must navigate substantial cap constraints while trying to balance competitiveness and finances.













