The Denver Nuggets are predicted to lose 13-year veteran Tim Hardaway Jr in NBA free agency. ## What happened?
The Nuggets brought in Hardaway to be a key reserve after he started every one of his 77 games with the Detroit Pistons in 2024-2025. In 80 games, Hardaway averaged 26.6 minutes of action. He shot 44.7% from the field and hit on 40.7% of his threes. The veteran forward averaged 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
Recent form
The Nuggets' last result was a 127-117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on 2025-03-27. Their recent form is 1W-0D-1L. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-03-27 | Milwaukee Bucks | 127-117 |
Why it matters for Denver Nuggets
The Miami Heat made two big moves over the past week, landing Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster deal with the Milwaukee Bucks and re-signing Andrew Wiggins on a notable three-year extension. Hardaway could remain in Miami’s plans when free agency opens up this week. The Nuggets may not battle to land Hardaway back in free agency, but the Heat are gaining steam as a potential suitor for the 34-year-old.
What comes next?
The Nuggets' playoff run was notable, with Hardaway hitting on 34.8% of his threes and producing 10.8 points per game. It’s unclear if the Nuggets will try to re-sign Hardaway, but the Heat are linked to the veteran, who carries 13 years of experience, while shooting 36.5% from three. As of 2026-06-30, the Nuggets' future plans are still uncertain, but one thing is clear: they will have to make some tough decisions in the upcoming free agency period.