LA will retain Key's G League rights, so he could report to the San Diego Clippers if he doesn't find a more favorable opportunity elsewhere. The 27-year-old forward was a two-way player for the Nuggets in 2023-24 and appeared in 20 games, averaging 1.1 points and 0.9 boards in 3.0 minutes.
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Clippers' Braxton Key: Will join Clippers on camp deal
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Key will join the Clippers on a training camp deal, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
Key spent the 2023-24 season on a two-way contract with the Nuggets and has played in The Association with the 76ers and Pistons in the past. That said, he's a long shot to make the roster and should end up playing in the G League.
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Braxton Key: On way out of Denver
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The Nuggets are declining to extend Key a $1.87 million qualifying offer prior to Saturday's deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Along with Key, the Nuggets also opted not to extend a qualifying offer to fellow two-way player Collin Gillespie, opening up a pair of two-way slots for undrafted rookies Trey Alexander and PJ Hall. In his third professional season in 2023-24, Key appeared in 20 games for the Nuggets and averaged 1.1 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 3.0 minutes per contest, with most of his limited opportunities coming in garbage-time scenarios.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Sighted in garbage time
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Key contributed no counting stats in one minute during Friday's 111-98 loss to the Timberwolves.
Key, along with his fellow bench warmers, played the final minute of the game Friday. He has yet to play more than six minutes in any game this season, instead serving as a regular member of the cheer squad. Of course, cheering does not translate into fantasy value.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Returning to action Tuesday
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Key (personal) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Tuesday's game against Phoenix.
Key returns from a two-game absence due to a personal matter. He currently does not hold a relevant role in Denver's rotation with the Nuggets at full strength.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Won't play Saturday
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Key (personal) will not play in Saturday's game versus the Lakers.
Key is typically not a rotation player for the Nuggets, so this news doesn't carry many fantasy implications.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Ruled out Thursday
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Key won't play in Thursday's game versus the Heat due to personal reasons, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Key's absence won't impact Denver's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Absent from injury report
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Key (illness) is absent from the Nuggets' final injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Key was given a probable designation prior to Friday's game, so it is not surprising to see him available ahead of tipoff. Barring any setbacks, he will be available in a reserve role should his services ultimately get called upon.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Likely to play Friday
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Key (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Key was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to his illness, but he'll likely be able to return to action a day later. However, his status shouldn't impact the Nuggets' rotation.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Sits Thursday with illness
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Key was a late scratch ahead of Thursday's 130-110 win over the Wizards with an illness, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
With the game turning into a blowout, Key likely would have gotten some run late in the contest if he had been healthy enough to play, but the illness foiled those plans. The two-way player has made 15 appearances for Denver this season, averaging 1.1 points and 0.8 rebounds in 3.4 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Dishes out three dimes
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Key closed Wednesday's 110-89 loss to the Timberwolves with zero points (0-2 FG) and three assists over five minutes.
Key has been on the fringes of the Nuggets' rotation early this year, averaging just 3.0 minutes per game over three appearances. It seems likely that he'll head to the G League once that season gets underway.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Records double-double in loss
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Key posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and an assist across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers.
After stints with Philadelphia and Detroit, Key arrives in Denver to vie for a roster spot, which is unlikely at this juncture despite an excellent outing during Tuesday's loss. He's a likely G League candidate who could possibly earn a two-way contract.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Scores in double figures off bench
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Key posted 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Thursday's 133-124 double-overtime loss to the Bulls.
Key played the second-most minutes on the team behind Hunter Tyson (29) and was one of four bench players to score in double figures. However, Key also committed five turnovers and was a minus-15, which were both the worst marks on the team. The Virginia product signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets this offseason and is expected to spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the G League.
Nuggets' Braxton Key: Lands two-way deal with Nuggets
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Key agreed to a two-way contract with the Nuggets on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Key has been in the NBA for a couple of years, but he only has 14 total games under his belt. He was a standout player on Dallas' NBA Summer League roster, averaging 8.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 19.1 minutes.
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Braxton Key: Scores 22 points in win
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Key produced 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 win over Rio Grande.
Key notched playoff highs in made three-pointers and points during the Blue Coats' championship win. Across 47 G League appearances, the 26-year-old averaged 14.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game.
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Braxton Key: All-around production as reserve
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Key tallied 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Sunday's 108-94 win over Long Island.
Key's production off the bench has been a major part of Delaware's postseason success. He's recorded multiple tallies in each defensive category in three straight games and hasn't scored in single digits since Feb. 24.
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Braxton Key: Stars defensively
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Key notched 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes during Thursday's 104-99 win over Capital City.
Key and Louis King both recorded multiple tallies in each defensive category during Delaware's postseason opener. It was the 11th time Key has finished with at least two blocks and two steals in a contest this season.
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Braxton Key: Posts double-double off bench
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Key registered 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes during Friday's 114-110 loss to Fort Wayne.
Key continues to be a stellar bench piece for Delaware and notched his third double-double of March. Across 43 appearances, he's averaging 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds in 26.9 minutes.
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Braxton Key: Monster double-double
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Key notched 15 points (5-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 loss to Texas.
Key struggled mightily from the field but still scored in double figures for a ninth straight game. He also grabbed a season-high 17 boards en route to his 11th double-double this season.
