Nuggets have been tracking DeMar DeRozan since February
The Denver Nuggets have been tracking DeMar DeRozan since February. They were prepared to pursue him if the Sacramento Kings had released him at that time. When DeRozan became a free agent this summer, the Nuggets conducted a sustained recruitment effort involving players, coaches, and executives.
According to Yahoo Sports, Aaron Gordon and assistant coach Jared Dudley were key individuals who spoke with DeRozan in recent weeks. DeRozan has now agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Nuggets worth the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, as reported by the Associated Press.
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, will be joining his fifth team in his 18th season. The Nuggets are adding a veteran backcourt presence, having sent young wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland as part of a four-team trade.
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