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Nuggets Decide Fate of 2024 First-Round Pick with $5.55 Million Contract Decision

Nuggets Decide Fate of 2024 First-Round Pick with $5.55 Million Contract Decision
World Sports · 02:51:52 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

The Denver Nuggets have finalized a contract decision regarding their 2024 first-round draft pick, a move that determines the player's immediate future with the franchise. The decision involves a $5.55 million contract, according to reports.

Details surrounding the specific player and the nature of the contract decision — whether it is a team option exercise, a contract extension, or a waiver — were not disclosed in the initial report. The Nuggets' front office has not yet released an official statement.

The 2024 NBA Draft class has seen varied early returns, and this decision marks a significant moment for the organization's roster construction heading into the 2026-27 season.

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