The Denver Nuggets are facing a crucial offseason as they look to re-sign restricted free agent Peyton Watson while managing their luxury tax situation. According to Marc Stein, Aaron Gordon is drawing strong interest from other teams, with the Nuggets preferring to trade Christian Braun instead. Braun's five-year, $125 million extension is a significant obstacle to his trade, but a market exists for the young forward. Gordon's availability and salary are major concerns for the Nuggets, who have limited him to 87 games over the past two seasons due to injuries. His new three-year, $103.6 million deal is set to kick in at the end of the month. The Nuggets' front office wants to find a trade that generates more financial flexibility, and Gordon's name is being mentioned in trade talks. The team's ownership has made it clear that everything is on the table outside of trading Nikola Jokić. The Nuggets' summer of hard math has begun, and the answer to who they will trade to make room for Watson is the question that defines their offseason. Cameron Johnson, on a usually movable expiring contract, is worth keeping an eye on as the team navigates its roster decisions. Watson can begin negotiating an offer sheet with another team on June 30, and the Nuggets retain the right to match. The league is curious to see what the Nuggets will do with Gordon, who is a key player when healthy. The Nuggets' front office wants to find a way to keep Gordon, but his injuries and salary make him a difficult asset to move. The team's financial situation is a major factor in their decision-making process. The Nuggets' summer of hard math has begun, and the answer to who they will trade to make room for Watson is the question that defines their offseason.