Despite the Denver Nuggets not having a pick in either of the rounds of the 2025 NBA Draft they were able to make some moves that are pleasing to fans.
Their first move was when Denver signed 22-year old shooting guard, Tamar Bates to a two-way contract shortly after the draft concluded. Bates spent his last seasons with the Missouri Tigers and previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers. Bates brings some depth to the Nuggets bench an obvious weak link on the team that Denver hopes to correct.
While the signing of Bates was thought to have reunited with former teammate Michael Porter Jr., the reunion was short lived as the Nuggets traded Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson and a unprotected first round. Porter Jr. had one of his worst seasons with the Nuggets shooting less than 40 percent from three-point range.
Porter Jr. still had two years left on his five-year contract extension he signed back in 2021 but the move offers a cost savings for the Nuggets removing $38.3 million off Denver’s books.
Former Denver favorite Bruce Brown, who was key in Denver’s Championship run, has signed a one-year deal with the Nuggets. Brown brings a veteran presence on the bench and helps with depth. The Nuggets have made some pretty eye-opening moves in free agency thus far and are expected to keep the foot on the gas this offseason.
In other sports the Colorado Rapids tied with the New England Revolution on Saturday in New England after the Rapids jumped out to a three-goal lead. New England clawed their way back tying up the game final.
The Rapids have moved up into the number 8 spot in the Western Conference tied with the Los Angeles FC who they will face on Wednesday July 9th, 8:30 p.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
The Rapids will be at home for the Fourth of July to face Sporting KC this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The Rockies were swept by the L.A. Dodgers last week and walked away with a single win in their three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers winning game three 4-3. The Rockies are now 19-65 with three more wins on the road than at home. Colorado will be facing the Houston Astros this week in a three-game series that wraps up this Thursday (results of the game not available at the time of this writing).
