Dane Goodwin is now on the Denver Nuggets roster, effective Friday, Sep. 25. The 26-year-old guard arrives with no NBA line from last season and no report on file ahead of the move.
The move
Dane Goodwin is on the Denver Nuggets roster as of Friday, Sep. 25, according to the official roster. The 26-year-old guard was previously unattached, with no team on file. No injury report entry preceded the move. Goodwin enters as a rookie by NBA experience, with no NBA line from last season on record. The Nuggets now count 21 players on their roster, above the standard 15-man limit, with three on two-way deals.
The money
Goodwin's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. Denver's payroll for 2026-27 stands at $221.1 million across 14 contracts, above the first apron. The salary cap is set at $165.0 million, the luxury tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. The Nuggets are operating above the tax and both aprons this season.
The fit
Goodwin has no NBA line from last season and arrives as a rookie at age 26. Denver's backcourt and wing rotation last season was led by Jamal Murray at 35.4 minutes and 25.4 points, Christian Braun at 31.8 minutes and 12.0 points, Cameron Johnson at 30.5 minutes and 12.2 points, Peyton Watson at 29.6 minutes and 14.6 points, and Tim Hardaway Jr. at 26.6 minutes and 13.5 points. Nikola Jokic led all players at 34.8 minutes and 27.7 points. The roster now carries 21 players.
What is Dane Goodwin's contract with the Nuggets?
Not announced. Terms are not on file yet.
How many players are on Denver's roster after the move?
21 players, above the standard 15-man limit, including three on two-way contracts.