Denver Nuggets eye Demar DeRozan despite salary‑cap hurdles

The Denver Nuggets have expressed interest in signing veteran guard Demar DeRozan, but the team's limited salary‑cap space could make the deal difficult. Reports say the Nuggets may only be able to offer a veteran minimum contract, while DeRozan is seeking a mid‑level exception (MLE) worth at least part of the $8.9 million available to the Miami Heat, who currently lead the pursuit.

DeRozan, a six‑time All‑Star who spent nine seasons with the Toronto Raptors before stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls, is reportedly open to moving to Florida if the financial terms are acceptable. A potential pairing with fellow Denver star Nikola Jokić would be attractive on the court, but the Nuggets would need to free additional cap space before they can meet DeRozan’s salary expectations.