NBA Denver Nuggets 2020-21 Financial Summary
A current summary of Denver Nuggets 2020-21 player cap & cash figures.
Total Cap Allocations
$131,820,534 / 16th
Cap Space
$-22,680,534 / 15th
Tax Space
$4,047,594
Cash Total
$127,841,437 / 19th
2020-21 Active Roster
Player Option
Early Termination
Non-Guaranteed
Club Option
Estimate
| Player (17) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Luxury Tax | Cash Total | Free Agent Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jokic
1 Nikola Jokic
|
C | 25 | $29,542,010 | 27.07% | $29,542,010 | $29,542,010 | 2023 |
|
Murray
2 Jamal Murray
|
PG | 23 | $27,285,000 | 25.00% | $27,285,000 | $27,285,000 | 2025 |
|
Gordon
3 Aaron Gordon
|
PF | 25 | $18,136,364 | 16.62% | $18,136,364 | $6,583,749 | 2022 |
|
Barton
4 Will Barton
|
SG | 30 | $13,723,214 | 12.57% | $13,723,214 | $13,723,214 | 2022 |
|
Millsap
5 Paul Millsap
|
PF | 35 | $10,000,000 | 9.16% | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 2021 |
|
Green
6 JaMychal Green
|
PF | 30 | $7,199,760 | 6.60% | $7,199,760 | $7,199,760 | 2022 |
|
McGee
7 JaVale McGee
|
C | 33 | $4,200,000 | 3.85% | $4,200,000 | $1,524,658 | 2021 |
|
Porter Jr.
8 Michael Porter Jr.
|
SF | 22 | $3,550,800 | 3.25% | $3,550,800 | $3,550,800 | |
|
Campazzo
9 Facundo Campazzo
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PG | 29 | $3,200,000 | 2.93% | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | 2022 |
|
Nnaji
10 Zeke Nnaji
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PF | 20 | $2,379,840 | 2.18% | $2,379,840 | $2,379,840 | |
|
Bol
11 Bol Bol
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PF | 21 | $2,058,240 | 1.89% | $2,058,240 | $2,058,240 | 2022 |
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Dozier
12 P.J. Dozier
|
PG | 24 | $1,762,796 | 1.62% | $1,762,796 | $1,762,796 | 2022 |
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Morris
13 Monte Morris
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PG | 25 | $1,723,707 | 1.58% | $1,723,707 | $1,723,707 | 2021 |
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Cancar
14 Vlatko Cancar
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PF | 23 | $1,517,981 | 1.39% | $1,517,981 | $1,517,981 | 2022 |
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Rivers
15 Austin Rivers
|
SG | 28 | $188,696 | 0.17% | $188,696 | $270,142 | 2021 |
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Harrison
16 Shaquille Harrison
|
PG | 27 | Two-Way | - | - | - | 2021 |
|
Howard
17 Markus Howard
|
PG | 21 | Two-Way | - | - | - | 2021 |
2020-21 Dead
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's cap.
| Player (2) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Luxury Tax | Free Agent Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clark
1 Gary Clark
|
PF | 26 | $2,000,000 | 1.83% | $2,000,000 | ||
|
Rivers
2 Austin Rivers
|
SG | 28 | $110,998 | 0.10% | $110,998 |
2020-21 Cap Hold
Cap holds represent "placeholders" for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player (2) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Free Agent Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jefferson
1 Richard Jefferson
|
SF | 40 | $1,620,564 | 1.48% | - | - | |
|
Daniels
2 Troy Daniels
|
SG | 29 | $1,620,564 | 1.48% | - | - |
2020 Exceptions
Exceptions are essentially "grants" offering teams an additional way to sign players. Exceptions can be split up for multiple player signings, however only one of these exceptions may be used in a season and they cannot be combined.
| Type | Reason | Used On | Expires | Original | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level |
JayMychal Green
|
$7,199,760, Bol Bol |
End-of-Season | $9,258,000 | $0 |
| Bi-Annual |
Facundo Campazzo
|
End-of-Season | $3,623,000 | $423,000 | |
| Trade |
Juan Hernangomez trade with MIN
|
3/19/2021 | $3,321,030 | $3,321,030 | |
| Trade |
Shabazz Napier trade with WAS
|
3/20/2021 | $1,845,301 | $1,845,301 | |
| Trade |
Jerami Grant trade with DET
|
JaVale McGee, $4,200,000 |
8/6/2021 | $9,525,000 | $5,325,000 |
| Trade |
RJ Hampton trade with ORL
|
2/11/2022 | $2,193,480 | $2,193,480 | |
| Trade |
Isaiah Hartenstein trade with CLE
|
2/11/2022 | $1,620,564 | $1,620,564 | |
| Trade |
JaMychal Green trade with OKC
|
Ishmael Smith, $4,725,000 |
6/23/2022 | $8,200,000 | $3,475,000 |
| Trade |
Monte Morris trade with WAS
|
7/6/2023 | $9,125,000 | $9,125,000 | |
| Trade |
Will Barton trade with WAS
|
7/6/2023 | $370,297 | $370,297 | |
| Trade |
Bones Hyland trade with LAC
|
2/9/2024 | $2,201,520 | $2,201,520 | |
| Trade |
Davon Reed trade with LAL
|
2/9/2024 | $1,902,133 | $1,902,133 |
2020 Cap Totals
| Cap Maximum Summary | ||
| Cap Maximum | $109,140,000 | |
| Active Roster | $126,468,408 | 13th |
| Dead | $2,110,998 | 20th |
| Cap Hold | $3,241,128 | 10th |
| Total Allocations | $131,820,534 | 16th |
| Space | $-22,680,534 | 15th |
| 1st Apron Summary | ||
|
1st Apron Maximum
This team is currently hard-capped at the first apron. |
$138,928,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $130,579,406 | - |
| Space | $8,348,594 | - |
| 2nd Apron Summary | ||
| 2nd Apron Maximum | $0 | |
| Total Allocations | $130,579,406 | - |
| Space | $-130,579,406 | - |
2020 Tax Totals
| Tax Summary | ||
| Tax Threshold | $132,627,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $128,579,406 | 19th |
| Space | $4,047,594 | 12th |
| Ext. Luxury Tax Bill | $0 | - |
2020 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2024 | Jamal Murray |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2024-25 Extension Eligible |
|
| 9/27/2024 | Aaron Gordon |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2024-25 Extension Eligible |
|
| 9/29/2024 | Michael Porter Jr. |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2024-25 Extension Eligible |
|
| 10/31/2024 | Peyton Watson |
CLUB
2025-26 Club Option |
$4,356,476 |
| 10/31/2024 | Christian Braun |
CLUB
2025-26 Club Option |
$4,921,797 |
| 10/31/2024 | Julian Strawther |
CLUB
2025-26 Club Option |
$2,674,200 |
| 6/29/2025 | Aaron Gordon |
PLAYER
2025-26 Player Option |
$22,841,455 |
| 10/31/2025 | Julian Strawther |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$4,826,931 |
| 6/29/2026 | Peyton Watson | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer | $6,534,714 |
| 6/29/2026 | Jalen Pickett |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$2,406,205 |
| 6/29/2026 | Hunter Tyson |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$2,406,205 |
| 6/29/2027 | Nikola Jokic |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$62,832,000 |
| 6/29/2027 | Julian Strawther | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $7,723,090 |
| 6/29/2027 | Zeke Nnaji |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$7,466,667 |
2020 Unsigned Draft Picks
| Draft Year | Player | Pos | Age | Country | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Izzet Turkyilmaz | C | 34 | Turkey | ||
| 2003 | Xue Yuyang | PF | 41 | China | ||
| 2003 | Sani Bečirovič | SG | 43 | Slovenia |
Future Draft Picks
2025 |
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DEN
Top-5 Protected
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ORL
6-30
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DEN
Top-5 Protected (if not already settled with ORL)
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ORL
6-30 (if not already settled)
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DEN
Top-5 Protected (if not already settled with ORL or 1-5 if 1st conveyed to ORL by 2025)
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ORL OKC
6-30 (if not already settled) or to OKC if 6-30 (if DEN conveyed 1st to ORL by 2025)
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DEN
Top-5 Protected (if 1st conveyed to ORL by 2026)
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OKC
6-30 (if 1st conveyed to ORL by 2026)
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2029 |
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DEN
Top-5 Protected (if not already settled with OKC)
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OKC
6-30 (if not already settled or 6-30 if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2027)
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DEN
Top-5 Protected (if not already settled with OKC or 1-5 if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2028)
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OKC
6-30 (if not already settled or 6-30 if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2028)
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CLE
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DEN
31-33
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SAS
34-60
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DEN OKC
DEN pick if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2029; OKC pick if DEN does not convey 1st to OKC by 2029
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DEN OKC
DEN pick if DEN conveys second 1st to OKC by 2030; OKC pick if DEN does not convey second 1st to OKC by 2030
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