Fansided · Feb 21
The Nuggets may have found the perfect replacement if Peyton Watson slips away
Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets players Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Julian Strawther (3) address the media during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesPeyton Watson was thrust into a starting role for the Nuggets after Christian Braun went down with an injury in mid-November, and he never looked back. His rapid ascension to stardom has led to constant rumors of courtship from the Lakers when he becomes a restricted free agent this summer.
The Lakers may be able to offer him substantially more money than the Nuggets can. But if Watson does slip away, the Nuggets may already have found the perfect replacement.