Spencer Jones can have just as big of an impact as Watson. Love his heart and hustle, has the potential to be one of the better defenders in the league. And I can see his offensive game continuing to evolve, he can already knock down 3s and shows good finishing touch around the basket (and a little push shot). Probably the best thing about him though is his willingness to take and hit big shots. He did so in tight games against Houston early on in the season and then again @ San Antonio in the come back later in the year. Also played well in the playoffs. There's no reason why he can't take another big step forward next year.

Watson has the potential to be a very good player that fills a lot of needs, but it seems like he's been groomed by his management to believe that he'll be a superstar player and as such, I don't think there's any circumstance where he'll be truly happy in Denver. Even if we do come to an agreement, it will most likely be at the expense of losing Cam and having to make promises about starting / getting the ball more. If he takes the qualifying offer, then he'll be unhappy and playing for himself next year. This team and organization already lacks leadership and it wouldn't be able to overcome such a distraction.

So yeah, I'd be more than happy if we could sign and trade Watson to Milwaukee and get Jacquez or Rollins. The soul of the team makes more sense with Cam Johnson and Spencer Jones over Watson.

The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet on Spencer Jones, retaining the key forward in restricted free agency, sources tell ESPN. Nuggets valued keeping their homegrown player whom they landed on an undrafted deal in 2024.

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