Denver Nuggets match Thunder’s $12 M offer sheet for Spencer Jones
The Oklahoma City Thunder submitted a two‑year, fully guaranteed $12 million offer sheet for forward Spencer Jones, a restricted free agent of the Denver Nuggets. Under NBA collective‑bargaining rules the Nuggets have a 48‑hour window to match the terms. Matching the contract would raise the Nuggets’ luxury‑tax bill from roughly $36 million to about $68 million, pushing the franchise above the second‑apron threshold and limiting financial flexibility for other deals.
Jones, a 6‑foot‑7 wing who posted 5.5 points per game with 39.6 % three‑point shooting in the regular season and 69 % in the playoffs, is viewed as a valuable rotation piece. The team also faces the pending restricted‑free‑agent status of Peyton Watson, who is expected to command a contract in the $25‑30 million‑per‑year range. Recent offseason moves, including the departures of Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr., have already strained the Nuggets’ roster depth and salary‑cap situation, making the decision on Jones pivotal for the franchise’s competitive outlook.
Entities: Denver Nuggets · Nikola Jokic · Oklahoma City Thunder · Peyton Watson · Spencer Jones
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Spencer Jones averaged 5.5 points per game, 39.6 % three‑point shooting in the regular season and 69 % in the playoffs.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Oklahoma City Thunder offered Spencer Jones a two‑year, $12 million fully guaranteed contract.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Spencer Jones is a restricted free agent of the Denver Nuggets.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Matching the contract would raise Denver’s luxury‑tax bill from about $36 million to roughly $68 million.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Nuggets previously lost Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr., reducing roster depth.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Denver Nuggets have a 48‑hour window to match the offer sheet.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Peyton Watson is also a restricted free agent, expected to seek a contract around $25‑30 million per year.
- [● 3 SOURCES] If the Nuggets match the Jones offer, they will be above the second luxury‑tax apron, limiting flexibility for other contracts.