Overview
- Multiple outlets on Thursday reported that the Denver Nuggets are planning to pursue guard Bogdan Bogdanovic once the free‑agent market opens on June 30, though no offer or transaction has been confirmed.
- Those reports say the Clippers are expected to decline Bogdanovic’s $16 million team option, which would make him an unrestricted free agent and free Denver to negotiate.
- Denver’s interest is driven largely by Bogdanovic’s long record of on‑court chemistry with Nikola Jokic from international play, which sources say could boost the Nuggets’ second unit scoring and spacing.
- Bogdanovic played only 23 games in 2025–26 after a ruptured hamstring and hip issues, and analysts caution that his recent injuries plus limited athleticism would not solve Denver’s defensive or quickness shortfalls.
- The next steps to watch are whether the Clippers officially decline the option, whether Denver makes a formal offer after June 30, and how the team balances adding a veteran shooter with its broader retooling plans following an early playoff exit.