Sources: Nuggets matching OKC’s offer sheet to Spencer Jones

The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s absolutely assured two-year, $12 million offer sheet to Spencer Jonesretaining the important thing ahead in restricted free company, sources informed ESPN on Sunday night time.

Despite dealing with important monetary burdens, the Nuggets valued preserving their homegrown gamers, whom they landed on an undrafted deal in 2024.

By matching Jones’ sheet, the Nuggets may have a $32 million improve in luxurious taxes (from $36 million to $68 million) and enter the second apron. They are deep in tax payments however may shed cash through trades in season.

The Nuggets are additionally navigating to strive to retain restricted free brokers Peyton Watson whereas the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers pursue him.