Peyton Watson may get $30 million/yr from someone—Is he destined to play for another team next year [10cjEQ7ceUk]
Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay react to the stunning news that Peyton Watson may want up to $30 million per year, far above the $20–25 million many expected around Denver. Phil says the Nuggets should pay the man — but once Zach breaks down what that number actually means for the cap, the tax, and the roster, the conversation gets a lot more complicated. Can the Nuggets clear enough salary to keep Watson Are they about to repeat the mistakes of the Christian Braun and Zeke Naji deals And is Peyton Watson quietly preparing to play for another team next season Zach and Phil dig into the math, the risk, and the future of the Nuggets’ young core — and whether Denver can afford to keep one of their most promising defenders. VIDEO BREAKDOWN — Why Denver thought the number would be closer to $20–25 million Zach’s breakdown of the cap implications and tax penalties Whether the Nuggets can clear enough salary to make it work Fear of repeating Braun/Naji contract mistakes What losing Watson would mean for Denver’s defense Whether Watson is destined to play elsewhere next season Nuggets fans — jump in the comments: • Is Peyton Watson worth $30 million • Can Denver afford to keep him • And will the Nuggets lose another young talent over money #nuggets #nba