The Denver Nuggets are facing a pivotal offseason after a stunning first-round playoff exit—and it could mean saying goodbye to one of Nikola Jokić's most trusted sharpshooters.

After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a series where Anthony Edwards was sidelined, the Nuggets are now weighing tough roster decisions. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Denver may look to trade 30-year-old sniper Cameron Johnson to free up cap space and keep rising star Peyton Watson in the fold.

Watson, 23, has blossomed into a versatile three-and-D weapon after a slow start to his NBA career. This season, the UCLA product averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 blocks, and nearly a steal per game—while shooting an impressive 49.1% from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc. His length and defensive versatility were sorely missed during Denver's first-round loss, as he sat out the entire series with a hamstring injury.

Johnson, meanwhile, enjoyed another elite shooting campaign, knocking down 43.0% of his three-pointers. But with a $94 million contract and Watson's emergence, the Nuggets may prioritize youth and upside. Johnson is a career 39.6% shooter from deep and will draw plenty of trade interest this summer.

For a team built around Jokić's unique brilliance, the choice between a proven veteran marksman and a rising two-way star could define Denver's path forward. As the offseason heats up, all eyes will be on whether the Nuggets pull the trigger on a deal that reshapes their supporting cast.