The Nuggets did not renew their contract in advance this summer! Watson officially joins Klutch Sports agency

Today, the Klutch Sports agency announced that it has officially signed Nuggets player Payton Watson.

Watson is the No. 30 pick in 2022 and is currently in the last year of his four-year rookie contract. The Nuggets did not reach an early contract extension with Watson this summer, and he will become a restricted free agent next summer.

So far this season, Watson has played 11 games for the Nuggets, averaging 6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.