Julian Strawther is eligible for a rookie-scale …

With three years of service, Julian Strawther is eligible for a rookie-scale extension with the Nuggets and will be a restricted free agent next summer if they don't agree to a deal before the season. He said he's focused on taking "that next step" toward "looking like somebody who's a veteran and that's seen some things and understands the game and really contribute to winning at a high level every single night."