The Denver Nuggets are expected to explore veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic when NBA free agency opens on June 30, according to a report from Serbian outlet Meridian Sport. The potential pursuit aligns with Denver’s stated offseason objective of improving depth around Nikola Jokic after a 54-win season ended in a first-round playoff exit.
Bogdanovic’s reported availability stems from the expectation that the Los Angeles Clippers will decline their option on the Serbian guard, allowing him to enter unrestricted free agency. At 33, Bogdanovic is no longer the high-volume scorer he was earlier in his career, but Denver’s interest appears to be rooted in fit as much as production.
The Nuggets finished third in the Western Conference at 54-28 during the 2025-26 regular season, powered by another MVP-caliber campaign from Jokic, who averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists in 65 games. Denver closed the regular season on a 12-game winning streak but was eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games during the opening round of the playoffs.
Following that disappointment, owner Josh Kroenke made it clear that organizational flexibility would be a priority entering the summer.
“Everything’s going to be on the table outside of trading Nikola,” Kroenke said during a May press conference while discussing Denver’s roster-building approach.
That philosophy could make Bogdanovic an attractive target. Denver has spent the past year reshaping its roster after moving away from a three-max-salary structure, with Kroenke emphasizing the importance of creating greater depth around its core.
Bogdanovic appeared in 23 games for the Clippers during the 2025-26 season, averaging 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 19.7 minutes per game. He shot 38.8% from the field and 34.7% from three-point range while serving primarily as a reserve on a Clippers team that finished 42-40 and qualified for the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.
The reported appeal for Denver extends beyond statistics. Bogdanovic and Jokic have developed significant chemistry while representing Serbia in international competition, including multiple major tournaments. Their familiarity could ease Bogdanovic’s integration into Denver’s offense, which relies heavily on cutting, ball movement and quick decision-making around Jokic’s playmaking.
Financial considerations also factor into the equation. Denver’s front office has repeatedly stressed the importance of maintaining roster flexibility under the NBA’s restrictive salary-cap environment. If Bogdanovic reaches the market as expected, the Nuggets could potentially pursue him on a shorter-term, team-friendly contract that strengthens their bench without compromising future flexibility.
European clubs are reportedly monitoring Bogdanovic’s situation as well, but the veteran guard is said to remain focused on competing in the NBA.
