Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will likely miss a fifth consecutive game on Monday against Milwaukee. He's officially regarded as doubtful for the contest. Brown's absence has given Andrew Nembhard a chance to join the starting five, and he should continue to benefit on Monday. The 23-year-old is averaging 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for the season as a starter. Buddy Hield and Bennedict Mathurin have also seen a boost in playing time without Brown.

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will be sidelined for a third consecutive game Thursday versus Chicago. He has a bone bruise on his right knee and will get his next chance to return on Saturday against the Knicks. Andrew Nembhard has hopped into the starting unit as Brown's replacement, becoming a viable fantasy option. Nembhard has produced 11.5 points and 5.8 assists in three total starts this season. Brown's absence also gives Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin a chance to play a bigger part in the rotation.

Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth was apparently quite happy to let Bruce Brown move on in the offseason. He rates Peyton Watson as a better player. "Some of these teams were trying to get Bruce, trying to make it worth it; it's like, just be careful what you wish for," Booth told Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. "Peyton's bigger. He's longer. He's more athletic. He guards better. He passes better. He doesn't have the experience, and he's not as good offensively yet, but we need defense more than we need offense on our team." Watson was only a bit-part player during his rookie campaign, but he's expected to make a big leap in 2023-24.

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]

Forward Bruce Brown agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Pacers. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 11.5 points in Denver last season and was instrumental in helping the Nuggets secure an NBA Championship. While Brown hasn't been a consistent fantasy producer, that may change in Indiana, mainly since he could take on a more prominent role on both ends of the floor.

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown is already looking at a hot market for his services in free agency as he reportedly had some interest from the Lakers and Mavericks, and three more teams will enter the mix. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Brown is set to meet with the Rockets, Pacers, and Knicks at the outset of free agency. The 26-year-old was a key role player for the Nuggets during their championship run as he averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest in the playoffs. He'll likely take on a similar role if he goes to another contending team.

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown is set to become a free agent this summer. The 26-year-old is expected to have multiple suitors this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers have already reportedly shown in Brown. Now, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to have a meeting with Brown when free agency opens on Friday. Brown should be in for a decent payday after averaging 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 80 games. He has mentioned he'd like to return to the Nuggets long term. However, Denver is only able to offer Brown $7.8 million for next season.

According to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, the Los Angeles Lakers have significant interest in guard Bruce Brown. The Lakers can offer Brown the full MLE, which is $12.3 million annually, whereas the Nuggets can only offer Brown up to $7.8 million annually. The 26-year-old guard is coming off a great playoff run and his best statistical season. He averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists last season for the Nuggets. The Lakers could look to pry the guard away from the Nuggets with more money and another opportunity for a championship. Eventually, Brown's free agency will be determined by whether he wants a nice payday or to stick with the Nuggets.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs may be in the market to sign forward Bruce Brown. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 11.5 points with the Nuggets last season and was instrumental in helping the team capture an NBA title. But he declined his $6.8 million player option, so he'll be free to sign wherever he chooses this summer. Of course, Dallas won't be the only club interested in Brown's services, so he may land elsewhere. At any rate, while he isn't a consistent producer, his durability makes him an asset to any fantasy lineup.

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown is declining his $6.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania. The 26-year-old said after the NBA Finals that he would like to stay in Denver, so this could just be a way to negotiate a little more money into his contract. The risk for the Nuggets is the fact that he could explore some different options if another team blows him away with a much bigger offer. Brown played a key part in the team winning a ring and still has at least a few more years in his prime.

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown talked to Mike Singer of the Denver Post following their championship win and he said that he wants to stay in Denver. He also said "Money isn't everything," which leads one to think that he would be willing to give them a hometown discount when it comes to negotiation time. The all-around role player averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game in the NBA Finals and he still has a player option for $6.8 million next season.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown played a big role in Friday's Game 4 victory over Miami, providing 21 points in 30 minutes off the bench. He had half of the team's 22 points in the fourth quarter and ended up outscoring all Heat starters not named Jimmy Butler in the game. Brown finished with 8-for-11 shooting from the field, nailing three of his five attempts from deep. He also tallied four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Brown has now scored 10-plus points in eight of his last 10 appearances, averaging 12.1 points for the entire postseason.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown is undecided on his future as he prepares for the start of the NBA Finals. The versatile wing has a $6.8 million player option for next season, but he's clearly worth a lot more following a great year in Denver. Brown averaged a career-high 11.5 points during the regular season and made his presence felt all over the court with 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals. He's also played a big part in Denver's postseason success. Following the great campaign, Brown should get a lot of interest in free agency, but he could settle for a smaller salary to remain part of a championship-caliber team that sees him as a very valuable piece.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown had a productive 15-point bench outing in Saturday's 119-108 Game 3 victory over the Lakers. He struggled with his three-point shooting, going 1-for-5 from deep, but Brown finished 6-for-11 overall from the field and also helped Denver's cause with five rebounds, five assists and one steal. The 28-year-old has been doing a little bit of everything for the team throughout the postseason and can definitely be regarded as one of the key men in the Nuggets' success. He has averaged 12.6 points on 53 percent shooting in the playoffs, adding 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals.

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown played the x-factor in the team's 108-103 win in Game 2 on Thursday. The Swiss Army Knife posted 12 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 5-for-11 overall and 2-for-4 from deep. While his stats don't tell the whole story, he played 37 minutes off of the bench and produced the defensive impact that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope previously did in the first game. Brown also had a big-time steal in the final seconds of the game to seal the win.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown continued his productive 2023 playoff campaign with a good all-around 25-minute performance off the bench in Saturday's Game 1 victory over Phoenix. He led all bench scorers with 14 points on 7-for-11 shooting and tallied two rebounds with three assists and three steals. Denver had 14 steals in total and half of them were combined by Brown and Christian Braun. Brown is struggling from downtown in the playoffs, but he's been shooting close to 56 percent overall and it's helped him to average 11.5 points a night with 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals.

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (knee) is probable for Saturday's showdown with Utah. The veteran is dealing with runner's knee, although it doesn't appear it will keep him off the floor. Brown finished Thursday's game versus Phoenix with a game-high 31 points, so he could continue to benefit if Nikola Jokic (calf), Jamal Murray (thumb), Aaron Gordon (shoulder), and Michael Porter Jr. (heel) remain sidelined. However, DFS managers should remain cautious, especially since Brown could be limited if this one gets out of hand.

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown posted a new career-high in points despite taking a four-point loss against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. He finished the game with 31 points, six rebounds, and four assists on 11-for-18 shooting and a perfect 9-for-9 from the line. While Denver has the first seed locked up, the bench squad and younger players are going to receive plenty of minutes in their final games. Brown is ranked in the top 50 over the last week in nine-category leagues, so he could be a very good streaming option for those in their championship games.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) and guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will be in the lineup Saturday against the 76ers. The latter has shaken off a questionable tag, while Caldwell-Pope returns to action from a one-game absence. The former Laker has quietly had a very solid season in the Nuggets starting unit, averaging 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals. Brown has also started the last three games and will head back to the bench on Saturday, but he's been very productive as a reserve as well and remains a vital piece for the team.

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (knee) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Denver could be shorthanded for this one, as Michael Porter Jr. (personal) and Jamal Murray (hip) carry the same designation. Fortunately, Nikola Jokic (hamstring) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) are probable, so they would join Aaron Gordon as the primary offensive contributors. Bones Hyland and Ish Smith, who combined for 25 points on Wednesday in Milwaukee, may also benefit from a statistical standpoint.