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On Wednesday evening, the Nuggets were a part of a multi-team trade that involved trading away 2022 first-round pick Peyton Watson. They now have a void to fill after losing Watson, who was a restricted free agent this offseason. They seem to have a plan, though, and are in talks with a six-time All-Star player to come to Denver next season. Nuggets in talks with six-time All-Star as Peyton Watson replacement NBA insider Brett Siegel reported that the Nuggets "have been in talks with DeMar DeRozan and are determined to get a deal done." MORE: Bennedict Mathurin meeting with these 3 teams amid restricted free agency DeRozan was waived by the Kings last month and remains a free agent looking to find a team to play for next season. He's yet to win an NBA championship, and there are several contending-level teams looking to add the 37-year-old on a cheap deal. DeRozan doesn't need to be a top option on whatever team he signs with, and a fit in Denver could work out well. MORE: Russell Westbrook turned down offer from Eastern Conference team to play in 2026-27 season He still averaged 18.4 points last season and is one of the most consistent mid-range shooters in the game. If Denver can get DeRozan on a minimum contract, it seems like a low-risk no-brainer move for the Nuggets to make, as they seek a bounce-back season after last year. More NBA news: - Thunder send message to teams interested in trading for Chet Holmgren - Why Spurs' Victor Wembanyama made $51 million sacrifice on contract extension - Lakers commitment to Walker Kessler could be costly for this key reason - Jordan Clarkson's contract will help the Knicks avoid a major penalty - LeBron James will move up the all-time rankings in these 4 stats during 2026-27 NBA season