As the NBA preseason intensifies and opening night approaches in two weeks, significant developments are occurring within the league, particularly for the Denver Nuggets. With final roster cuts imminent, teams are narrowing down their rosters to 15 players while also preparing their G-League teams.
The Nuggets are no exception to this trend. Recently, there have been intriguing rumors and assessments of the team’s performance in their two preseason games. Here are some updates about the Nuggets:
**Nuggets Waive Young, Williams, and McGlothan**
As part of the final roster cuts, the Nuggets have reduced their roster to 15 players by waiving training camp invitees Jaylin Williams, Jahmir Young, and Gabe McGlothan. This decision was anticipated, as none of the players stood out during training camp to necessitate any major changes. According to Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, all three are likely to join the Nuggets’ G-League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.
**Nuggets Sign Richardson, Funk, and Bediako**
In a related move, the Nuggets have begun to assemble the Gold’s roster for the upcoming G-League season by signing Will Richardson, Andrew Funk, and Charles Bediako. While it’s a long shot, if any of these players perform well, they could potentially be signed to a standard contract and moved up to the Nuggets’ roster.
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**Jokic Requests Game in Serbia**
With the excitement around the NBA’s Global Games and the recent preseason trip to Abu Dhabi, commissioner Adam Silver revealed that Nikola Jokic has asked for a game to be held in Serbia. Luka Doncic has made a similar request for Slovenia. Although Silver didn’t completely dismiss the idea, he noted that organizing one-off games in foreign countries poses financial challenges. He emphasized the importance of long-term initiatives in places like Mexico, France, and the UAE. Despite the wishes of these star players, it appears that an NBA game in the Balkans isn’t on the immediate agenda.
