Feb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) controls the ball in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets have offered guard Peyton Watson a five-year contract valued at $70 million. This development follows a game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on February 1, 2026, where Watson played against the Oklahoma City Thunder. During the third quarter of that matchup, Watson was seen controlling the ball. The financial terms of the deal reflect the team's commitment to the guard as they secure his services for the next five seasons.