Former Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson has officially signed with Maxima Roma of Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, completing the Roman club's roster for the 2026-27 season. The news arrives as the current Nuggets squad is riding a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on April 9, 2026.
Tyson, 26, was the 37th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and spent his entire three-year NBA career in Denver. He appeared in 90 games for the Nuggets, starting four, and will now join a Maxima Roma team featuring several other former NBA players. His signing fills the final foreign roster spot for the Italian club, replacing Vernon Carey.
Hunter Tyson provides Maxima Roma with a versatile forward who gained valuable experience in a championship environment. After five collegiate seasons at Clemson, he was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2023 but was immediately traded to Denver. In his three seasons with the Nuggets, Tyson developed within a system known for player development and team-oriented basketball.
His new team in Rome has assembled a roster with significant NBA experience. Tyson will team up with Aaron Holiday, who is playing overseas for the first time after three seasons with the Houston Rockets. The roster also includes Matt Ryan, known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, and Xavier Moon, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers from 2021 to 2024. This collective experience should help Tyson adjust to the European game.
Tyson's departure opens a roster spot for the Nuggets as they continue their current campaign. The team's recent form shows they've moved past a mid-season dip, now winning three straight games. Their last five results show a 3W-2L record (WWWLL), with victories over the Memphis Grizzlies (136-119 on April 9), the Golden State Warriors (116-93 on March 30), and a narrow 125-123 win against the Phoenix Suns on March 25.
Earlier losses came against the Memphis Grizzlies (125-118 on March 19) and a heavy 125-93 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder back on May 18, 2025. The team's current three-game run demonstrates their ability to bounce back, something fans can track on our [standings](/standings) page. Player movement like Tyson's is part of the natural roster evolution for an NBA franchise balancing present success with future planning.
For Hunter Tyson, the immediate future involves integrating into a new league and culture in Italy. The Lega Basket Serie A presents a different style of play and competition. Success there could pave the way for a potential return to the NBA, a path several players have followed. For Maxima Roma, they've finalized their squad and will look to Tyson to contribute immediately as they build for the upcoming season.
Back in Denver, the Nuggets' focus remains on maintaining their positive momentum. The core that secured recent wins will look to build on that foundation. With the roster spot created by Tyson's exit, the front office may explore options to add depth, especially as the schedule progresses. The team's ability to develop players like Tyson and then successfully transition them when they move on is a sign of a healthy program.
