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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 Spencer Jones, a restricted free‑agent forward drafted by Denver in 2024. Under NBA rules the Denver Nuggets had a 48‑hour window to match the contract and retain Jones, which they did.
By matching the offer, the Nuggets’ projected luxury‑tax liability will jump from roughly $36 million to about $68 million, pushing the franchise into the league’s second‑apron tier. The move adds financial pressure to an organization already dealing with the pending restricted‑free‑agent Peyton Watson, who is expected to seek a contract in the $25‑30 million‑per‑year range.
Jones entered the season averaging 5.5 points per game and shooting just over 40 % from three‑point range in the regular season, shooting 69 % in the playoffs. Retaining him preserves a versatile wing for the defending champion team but forces Denver to balance roster depth against a substantially higher tax bill.
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Denver Nuggets · Nikola Jokic · Oklahoma City Thunder · Peyton Watson · Spencer Jones
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Spencer Jones averaged 5.5 points per game and shot 40 % from three‑point range in the regular season, and 69 % in the playoffs. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.antaranews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Spencer Jones is a restricted free agent of the Denver Nuggets. timesng.com · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.antaranews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Matching the contract would raise Denver’s luxury‑tax bill from about $36 million to roughly $68 million. timesng.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · www.basketusa.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Oklahoma City Thunder offered a two-year, $12 million fully guaranteed contract to Spencer Jones. timesng.com · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.antaranews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Nuggets previously lost Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr., reducing roster depth. ca.sports.yahoo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Denver Nuggets have a 48‑hour window to match the offer sheet. timesng.com · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.antaranews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Peyton Watson is also a restricted free agent, expected to seek a contract around $25‑30 million per year. timesng.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · www.basketusa.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] If the Nuggets match the Jones offer, they will be above the second luxury‑tax apron, limiting flexibility for other contracts. ca.sports.yahoo.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · timesng.com · www.basketusa.com