Nuggets Trade Forward Hunter Tyson to Nets

Deal provides Denver luxury tax relief as Tyson heads to Brooklyn

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:07pm

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The Denver Nuggets have traded forward Hunter Tyson to the Brooklyn Nets, shedding the remaining $2.2 million on Tyson's contract this season in order to get under the NBA's luxury tax threshold, according to a report from ESPN.

Why it matters

The Nuggets are a contending team in the Western Conference and needed to make moves to avoid paying the luxury tax, which can be a significant financial burden for teams. Tyson was a role player for Denver, so moving his contract allows them to save money while not significantly impacting their on-court product.

The details

In the trade, the Nuggets are also sending a second-round draft pick to the Nets, while receiving the less favorable of two second-round picks that Brooklyn owns - either the Los Angeles Clippers' 2026 pick or the Atlanta Hawks' 2026 pick. Tyson, 25, has averaged 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 21 games (two starts) for the Nuggets this season.

  • The trade was reported on February 6, 2026.

The players

Hunter Tyson

A 25-year-old forward who has spent the last three seasons with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game over 90 career appearances.

Denver Nuggets

An NBA team based in Denver, Colorado that is currently a contender in the Western Conference.

Brooklyn Nets

An NBA team based in Brooklyn, New York that is acquiring Tyson in the trade with the Nuggets.

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The takeaway

This trade allows the Nuggets to shed salary and avoid the luxury tax, which can be a significant financial burden for contending teams. While Tyson was a role player for Denver, the cost savings from this move could help the Nuggets improve their roster in other ways as they continue their pursuit of an NBA championship.