Nuggets might get some unexpected three-point help from DeMar DeRozan

The Nuggets' offense would open up if DeMar DeRozan could knock down more threes.

By David Decker · Nugg Love

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

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David Decker argues DeMar DeRozan's willingness to shoot three-pointers can significantly benefit the Denver Nuggets' offense.
DeRozan scored 21 points and went 2-for-5 from three-point range during a 134-114 loss against Golden State.
The 17-year veteran is averaging 15.3 points per game off the bench across Denver's first three contests.

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Writer David Decker highlights that DeMar DeRozan could provide valuable floor spacing and three-point shooting for the Denver Nuggets this season. Despite Denver's rough 1-2 start, DeRozan has impressed off the bench, scoring 21 points and hitting 2 of 5 three-point attempts in a 134-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Decker argues that if DeRozan maintains a consistent three-point shot, it will prevent defenses from sagging off him to double Nikola Jokic. With injuries to Cam Johnson, Julian Strawther, and Spencer Jones, Denver ranks 23rd in three-point shooting percentage, making DeRozan's willingness to shoot from deep increasingly critical.

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