Earl Watson (NBAE/Getty Images)

“Earl is one of the up-and-coming guards in this league and we’re excited to have him,” said Vandeweghe. “His addition gives us great depth in our backcourt.”

Watson, 6-1, 195, joins the Nuggets after three seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. He averaged a career-high 7.7 ppg and 4.5 apg in 80 contests last year. The four-year veteran also played with the Seattle Sonics as a rookie and has averaged 5.7 ppg, 3.7 apg and 1.06 spg in 304 career games. He was originally drafted by the Sonics in the second round (40th overall) of the 2001 NBA Draft.

“I’m excited to be joining a talented team like the Nuggets,” said Watson. “They have a great owner and Kiki and Coach Karl have the team going in the right direction. I look forward to contributing both on and off the court.”