BASKETBALL · 2025 SEASON · ARCHIVE
Denver Nuggets 2025 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2025. See the current Denver Nuggets payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$187,214,031
WEEKLY TOTAL$3,600,270
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED42
HIGHEST PAIDNikola Jokic · $55,224,526
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | $55,224,526 | Center | 30 | Designated veteran extension | 35.71% | $55,224,526 | $55,224,526 | - |
| Jamal Murray | $46,394,100 | Point guard | 28 | Veteran extension | 30.00% | $46,394,100 | $46,394,100 | - |
| Aaron Gordon | $22,841,455 | Power forward | 30 | Veteran extension | 14.77% | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | - |
| Cameron Johnson | $21,057,065 | Small forward | 29 | Free agent | 13.62% | $20,543,478 | $20,543,478 | $513,587 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | $10,395,000 | Center | 33 | Sign and trade | 6.72% | $10,395,000 | $10,395,000 | - |
| Zeke Nnaji | $8,177,778 | Power forward | 25 | Rookie extension | 5.29% | $8,177,778 | $8,177,778 | - |
| Christian Braun | $4,921,797 | Shooting guard | 24 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.18% | $4,921,797 | $4,921,797 | - |
| Peyton Watson | $4,356,476 | Shooting guard | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.82% | $4,356,476 | $4,356,476 | - |
| DaRon Holmes II | $3,218,760 | Power forward | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.08% | $3,218,760 | $3,218,760 | - |
| Julian Strawther | $2,674,200 | Small forward | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 1.73% | $2,674,200 | $2,674,200 | - |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | $2,296,274 | Shooting guard | 33 | Free agent | 1.48% | $3,634,153 | $3,634,153 | - |
| Bruce Brown Jr. | $2,296,274 | Shooting guard | 29 | Free agent | 1.48% | $3,080,921 | $3,080,921 | - |
| Jalen Pickett | $2,221,677 | Point guard | 26 | Rookie scale (2nd round) | 1.44% | $2,221,677 | - | - |
| Spencer Jones | $623,967 | Small forward | 24 | Rest of season | 0.40% | $623,967 | $623,967 | - |
| Tyus Jones | $514,682 | Point guard | 29 | Rest of season | 0.33% | $814,552 | $814,552 | - |
Additional contracts · 6 players
6 rowsAll 6 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlatko Cancar | $2,296,274 | Power forward | 28 | Free agent | 1.48% |
| DeMarcus Cousins | $2,296,274 | Center | 35 | Rest of season | 1.48% |
| Troy Daniels | $2,296,274 | Shooting guard | 34 | Rest of season | 1.48% |
| Justin Holiday | $2,296,274 | Shooting guard | 36 | Free agent | 1.48% |
| Richard Jefferson | $2,296,274 | Small forward | 45 | - | 1.48% |
| Markus Howard | $2,048,494 | Point guard | 26 | Two-way | 1.32% |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | - | End-of-Season | $14,104,000 | $14,104,000 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $5,135,000 | $5,135,000 |
| Trade | Hunter Tyson trade with BKN | 2/5/2027 | $2,221,677 | $2,221,677 |
Key contract dates
15 rows| DEADLINE DATE | NAME | TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | Zeke Nnaji | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2026-27 Extension Eligible | - |
| DaRon Holmes II | DaRon Holmes II | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $5,547,138 |
| Nikola Jokic | Nikola Jokic | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $62,832,000 |
| Julian Strawther | Julian Strawther | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $7,723,090 |
| Zeke Nnaji | Zeke Nnaji | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $7,466,667 |
| K.J. Simpson | K.J. Simpson | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Jamal Murray | Jamal Murray | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Aaron Gordon | Aaron Gordon | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| DaRon Holmes II | DaRon Holmes II | 2028-29 | $8,586,971 |
| Aaron Gordon | Aaron Gordon | PLAYER 2028-29 Player Option | $37,094,523 |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | GUARANTEED 2028-29 Guaranteed | $2,694,363 |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Christian Braun | Christian Braun | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | CLUB 2029-30 Club Option - non-guaranteed | - |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | GUARANTEED 2029-30 Guaranteed | $2,918,152 |
Draft class
3 rows| DRAFTED | NAME | POSITION | AGE | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izzet Turkyilmaz | Izzet Turkyilmaz | Center | 36 | Turkey |
| Xue Yuyang | Xue Yuyang | Power forward | 43 | China |
| Sani Bečirovič | Sani Bečirovič | Shooting guard | 45 | Slovenia |
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Denver Nuggets 2025 yearly total?
Denver Nuggets carried a yearly total of $187,214,031 in 2025.
How many players did Denver Nuggets list in 2025?
15 players on the Denver Nuggets roster in 2025, plus 6 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current Denver Nuggets payroll?
This page is the 2025 archive. The current Denver Nuggets payroll is kept up to date on the main Denver Nuggets page.