# Nuggets Battle for Roster Spot

> Nuggets pick between Walker and Whitmore for final roster spot.
- Title: Nuggets Battle for Roster Spot · Denver Nuggets On SI
- Summary: Nuggets pick between Walker and Whitmore for final roster spot. Denver Nuggets sign Lonnie Walker IV to standard contract for regular season roster spot.
- Keywords: nuggets, lonnie walker iv, cam whitmore, nba, training camp, roster spot, two-way contract, sports, Battle, Roster, Spot, Denver Nuggets On SI
- Source: Denver Nuggets On SI — https://si.com/nba/nuggets/onsi/predicting-who-will-win-nuggets-battle-for-final-roster-spot
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:12:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nuggets, lonnie walker iv, cam whitmore, nba, training camp, roster spot, two-way contract, sports
## Roster Spot Race
Denver Nuggets have 14 players on standard contracts.
## Who Duels?
Nuggets let two guards compete for final roster spot.
## Walker IV
Lonnie Walker IV signed to training camp deal.
## Whitmore
Cam Whitmore recently waived by cleveland cavaliers.
## Whitmore's Potential
Whitmore a 22-year-old with 45.4% field goal percentage.
## Walker's Experience
Walker averaged 12.4 points per game with 76ers.
## Nuggets' Preference
Nuggets value experience over potential for roster spot.
## Two-Way Contract
Whitmore eligible for two-way contract but uncertain to accept.
## Final Prediction
Nuggets sign walker iv to standard contract.
## What's Next?
Nuggets keep walker for regular season roster spot.
## Key takeaway

Denver Nuggets sign Lonnie Walker IV to standard contract for regular season roster spot.