With the Nuggets scheduled to select toward the end of the first round at Tuesday’s NBA Draft, Denver opted for additional assets, dealing the No. 26 pick to the Spurs for No. 3

The Denver Nuggets have reportedly traded out of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

The Denver Nuggets made headlines last Saturday for a noteworthy reason. According to the Stein Line’s Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, there’s no guarantee the Denver Nuggets’ 31-year-old superstar and NBA Finals MVP will sign a massive extension with the organization this summer.

Denver is trading No. 26 to the San Antonio Spurs for No. 35 and two future second round picks, sources said. The Spurs pick Tarris Reed Jr. at No. 26.

The Nuggets traded the 26th pick in the NBA Draft to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, a league source said, moving back to No. 35 and acquiring two future second-round picks.

June 24: The Spurs issued a press release officially announcing their acquisition of Reed from Denver.

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly bringing back veteran guard Tyus Jones.

As speculation continues to swirl around Nikola Jokić's contract situation, the Denver Nuggets have little reason to panic. Recent reports suggested the three-time MVP could wait until next summer before signing his next extension rather than putting pen to paper this offseason.

The Nuggets have been linked to a blockbuster proposal that would pair Nikola Jokic with two fellow stars in a $634 million Big 3.