![]() ![]() ![]() The Nuggets can easily get to the Tier 1 free agent level by renouncing the rights to either Augustin (saving $3.9 million) or Miller (saving $980,000). ![]() Maxing out a veteran of 10 or more years of experience (Tier 3 free agents) bumps the cost to $30.9 million. Getting to stars like DeMar DeRozan, those in the seven-to-nine year range of experience (Tier 2 free agents), comes with a max price tag of $26.4 million. And that will only get them into the game with free agents of zero-to-six years of experience (called Tier 1 free agents) like Washington’s Bradley Beal or Golden State’s Harrison Barnes. So, immediately, one thing is certain: If the Nuggets want to take a max-contract swing at any player assuming a $94 million cap, they’re going to have to clear space up to at least $22 million. That will come close, but won’t quite max out a star player. The combined first-year salaries for all three comes in at a cool $5,688,000.Īdd it all up, and it’s a grand total of $72,587,003 in already committed salary, which leaves our starting number, $21,412,997, of cap space to work with. The Nuggets have three this year due to their selections, which are currently Nos. The only way the Nuggets can get out from under those holds immediately is by renouncing them, meaning they give up the right to sign either of them with Larry Bird, Early Bird, or Non-Bird exceptions.įinally, there are the first-round pick placeholders. They account for $4,800,000 against the cap. The Nuggets have two such players - point guard D.J. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu ![]()
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