Nuggets Miss Out on Key Buyout Targets

0:00It's March 1st, here's your NBA news in 2 minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Denver Nuggets have carried an open roster spot through the entire 2025-26 season so far, and with just 22 games remaining, they are still. Hunting for 4 depth on the buy-off market, they want a big wing who can handle the ball, but they have missed out on 3 key targets already. Chris Middleton, the 34-year-old veteran, looked like a strong option after joining the Dallas Mavericks in a trade. The Nuggets showed real interest, hoping to add his scoring and playoff experience from his Bucks Championship days. But Middleton decided to stay put in Dallas instead of hitting free agency. Meanwhile, Kyle Anderson slipped away too, signing back with the Minnesota Timberwolves where he played before. At 32, he brings the exact size, defense, and ball skills Denver needs. The top part is he landed with a division rival, which could hurt if they meet in the playoffs this weekend. Jeremy Sochan, the 22-year-old from the Spurs, also passed them by, quickly joining the New

1:03York Knicks. He seemed like a bench fit at 6'8 with good defense, but his early knicks stats are underwhelming, just over 1.1 rebound in, 7 minutes per game. The buy-out deadline for playoff eligibility has arrived, leaving slim pickings now. It would sting to finish the year without filling the spot amid their injuries, but the Nuggets trust their current group can still chase another, title. This is Dean and Story Comes to You Thanks To Our Sponsor. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-P-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O.com. L-I-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-P-L-O.com.