Denver Nuggets Announce Signing Ex-Mavericks, Knicks Guard

The Denver Nuggets announced the signing of 12-year veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr.

Jun 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) celebrates with his teammates after he makes a three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics in game four of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most active teams so far in the 2025 NBA offseason, making some big moves in free agency and on the trade market.

The Nuggets have traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Cam Johnson, traded Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings for Jonas Valanciunas, and signed veteran guard Bruce Brown for a reunion, but another move has been heavily underrated.

The Nuggets signed free agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr., a much-needed offensive-minded depth piece for Denver.

Free agent sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. Hardaway had a strong season for the Pistons' resurgent 2024-25 campaign and now Denver officials finalize a deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports. pic.twitter.com/XUaslGumBf

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025

On Thursday, the Nuggets made the signing official by announcing their newest member of the team.

"The Denver Nuggets have signed free agent guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Ben Tenzer and Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jonathan Wallace announced today...

"Hardaway Jr. will wear #10 for the Nuggets," the Denver Nuggets announced.

Welcome to 5280, Tim Hardaway Jr. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/nmZDi2hI1w

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) July 10, 2025

Hardaway Jr., 33, spent last season with the Detroit Pistons, averaged 11.0 points in 28.0 minutes per game, but was much more productive in his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Through six seasons in Dallas, Hardaway Jr. averaged 15.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game with 41.7/37.3/80.5 shooting splits.

Hardaway Jr. started his NBA career with the New York Knicks after being drafted 24th overall in 2013, but is now on his way to the fifth team of his career. The son of Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway, a former Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors star, gets a great opportunity in Denver to compete for a championship.