The Denver Nuggets have made a pair of roster moves ahead of their final preseason games, waiving veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV and signing wing Pedro Bradshaw to a training camp contract. Bradshaw was immediately waived and is set to join the team's NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold, for the 2026-27 season. The moves come as Denver prepares for their next preseason contest against the LA Clippers on October 14, following a high-scoring 133-128 preseason win over the Chicago Bulls on October 11.
The Nuggets parted ways with Lonnie Walker IV early this week. Walker, a notable offseason addition, was not guaranteed a long-term spot and had a limited preseason window to prove himself. He logged just 18 total minutes across two exhibition games, scoring four points on 1-8 shooting from the field and grabbing three rebounds. After his release, reports indicate Walker is now seeking opportunities to play overseas.
In a corresponding move, Denver acquired 28-year-old wing Pedro Bradshaw. The team signed Bradshaw and then waived him, a procedural step that allows him to join the organization. His immediate destination is the Grand Rapids Gold, where he will begin the 2026-27 G League campaign. This gives the Nuggets a chance to evaluate his development within their system.
Pedro Bradshaw's path back to the NBA's developmental league has been global. After going undrafted in 2021 following his NCAA career at Eastern Kentucky and Bellarmine, he was the No. 10 pick in the G League draft. Bradshaw has since played for the G League affiliates of the Utah Jazz, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Indiana Pacers.
He left the NBA system before the 2024-25 season to play in Australia's NBL. Most recently, Bradshaw took his game to Germany, competing for the Rostock Seawolves in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). His return to the G League with the Gold represents another attempt to catch the eye of an NBA team.
These roster tweaks occur during a busy preseason schedule. The Nuggets are 2-1 in their exhibition games, with a 117-106 win over the Utah Jazz on October 6 and a 97-109 loss to the same team on October 4 preceding their recent victory over Chicago. The focus now shifts to finalizing rotations and building chemistry before the regular season tips off.
Walker's departure opens up a potential backcourt roster spot and minutes for other players fighting for a role. For Bradshaw, it's a chance to impress the Nuggets' front office from a short distance. His performance with the Gold could lead to a future call-up if Denver needs wing depth. The team's immediate attention is on their upcoming schedule, starting with the road game against the LA Clippers.
Lonnie Walker IV has already taken steps to secure his next opportunity. Before the Nuggets officially waived him, he switched his representation to the BeoBasket agency, led by Misko Raznatovic. Raznatovic is known for placing players with teams in Europe, which aligns with reports that Walker is headed overseas for his next contract.
For Pedro Bradshaw, the next step is clear. He will report to the Grand Rapids Gold for the start of the G League season. There, he'll work to demonstrate the skills he honed in Australia and Germany. The Nuggets will monitor his progress closely, keeping him in the pipeline as a potential option should injuries or other needs arise during the long NBA season.
