DeMar DeRozan’s Career Takes Stunning Turn After 17 Years in the NBA As Nuggets Reveal New Plan

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman has confirmed that veteran wing DeMar DeRozan will serve as the team's primary reserve option off the bench for the 2026–27 season. The 37-year-old joined Denver on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum contract following his offseason departure from the Sacramento Kings.

The move marks a significant transition for DeRozan, who has spent nearly his entire 17-year NBA career as a starter. Denver plans to keep its starting lineup intact while using DeRozan to anchor the second unit and provide offensive creation when Nikola Jokic rests.