Denver Nuggets Sign Tim Hardaway Jr. to One-Year Deal

The Denver Nuggets have officially signed veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year contract, marking a significant move in their roster strengthening strategy for the 2025-26 season.

Contract Details

According to ESPN reports, Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year veteran minimum contract. The deal was finalized through his agent Mark Bartelstein of PrioritySports.

Previous Season Performance

Tim Hardaway Jr., 33, just completed an impressive season with the Detroit Pistons during the 2024-25 campaign. His notable statistics include:

• 77 games started – the highest in his 12-year career
• 11.0 points per game average
• 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game
• 40.6% field goal percentage
• 36.8% three-point shooting percentage

Role in Nuggets’ Lineup

Hardaway Jr. is expected to play a crucial role in Denver’s second unit, bringing experience and consistent scoring ability. At 6’5″ (1.96m) and 205 pounds (93kg), he can play both guard and forward positions.

The player will wear jersey number 10 for the Nuggets and is expected to add depth to Denver’s rotation.

Trade Context

The signing of Hardaway Jr. is part of Denver’s aggressive roster restructuring strategy this summer. The Nuggets have made several key moves:

• Traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson
• Signed Bruce Brown – former team player
• Acquired Jonas Valanciunas from Sacramento Kings

Personal Background

Tim Hardaway Jr. is the son of Tim Hardaway – Naismith Hall of Fame member and former Denver Nuggets player. He was selected 24th overall by the New York Knicks in the 2013 NBA Draft after three seasons at the University of Michigan.

In his 12-year career, Hardaway Jr. has played 813 games (422 starts) with New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Detroit, averaging 13.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.

Impact on Nuggets’ Goals

With the addition of Hardaway Jr., the Denver Nuggets continue to demonstrate their commitment to building a competitive roster around superstar Nikola Jokic – three-time MVP. The team is aiming to compete for a championship after being eliminated in a tense seven-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder – last season’s champions.

Hardaway Jr. brings valuable playoff experience with 48 playoff games in his career (25 starts), averaging 9.5 points and 2.3 rebounds. Notably, he had an impressive performance with 7 three-pointers in a playoff game – a personal record – during the first-round series between the Pistons and New York Knicks.