2023 NBA Draft - Hunter Tyson signs a 4-year deal with the Nuggets worth $7.7 million
The Denver Nuggets have signed their No. 37 pick Hunter Tyson to a partially guaranteed four-year, $7.7 million contract, according to The Denver Post’s Mike Singer.
“The Nuggets and Hunter Tyson have agreed on a four-year deal worth $7.7 million, a league source told @denverpost. The first three years are fully guaranteed with a team option on the fourth year. Deal will use second round exception as well,” Singer reported.
The Nuggets and Hunter Tyson have agreed on a four-year deal worth $7.7 million, a league source told @denverpost. The first three years are fully guaranteed with a team option on the fourth year. Deal will use second round exception as well.
Denver used its second-round pick exception to be able to offer Tyson a four-year deal. The Nuggets also signed their No. 32 pick, Jalen Pickett, to a similar deal (four years, $8.4 million).
Tyson, aged 23, spent five seasons with Clemson, averaging 8.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.2 3-pointers per game on 45.3% shooting.
However, he upped his production significantly over his final year with the Tigers. This came as Tyson averaged 15.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.4 3-pointers on 47.9% shooting over 34 games as a super senior.
Per Singer, the Nuggets will now have a full 15-man roster signed to standard deals once their No. 29 pick, Julian Strawther, signs his rookie contract. In addition, guard Collin Gillespie is expected to be one of Denver’s two-way contract players:
“So: Joker, Jamal, MPJ, AG, KCP, CB, Peyton, Reggie, Vlatko, Zeke, DJ, Justin, Jalen, Hunter and waiting on Julian’s contract but that’s 15. Collin expected to be two-way, but a guard who they lean on regularly,” Singer reported.
So: Joker, Jamal, MPJ, AG, KCP, CB, Peyton, Reggie, Vlatko, Zeke, DJ, Justin, Jalen, Hunter and waiting on Julian’s contract but that’s 15.
Collin expected to be two-way, but a guard who they lean on regularly. twitter.com/msinger/status…
What can Nuggets fans expect from Hunter Tyson?
As for what Nuggets fans can expect from Hunter Tyson, he is described by NBADraft.net as a “floor-spacing wing with great size”, (6-foot-8, 215 pounds). The site adds that Tyson is a “catch-and-shoot specialist who shot over 40% from beyond the arc as a super senior on six attempts per game.”
However, Tyson can also “take advantage of mismatches in the post” and is a “good finisher when he gets to the hoop.” In addition, he is described as an “elite rebounder by every definition.”
Overall, Tyson is viewed as an NBA-ready role player who can make an instant impact in the league. Considering that the Nuggets were reportedly targeting rotation-caliber players ahead of the draft, it seems likely that Tyson could receive a real opportunity next season.
However, the 23-year-old forward’s playing time will likely be determined by whether he can hold up defensively at the NBA level.
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