DaRon Holmes II

DaRon Holmes II

#14SF · Denver Nuggets

Age 230 yrs expDayton
C+
CVI
C
Sentiment
C-
Performance
Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

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Career StatsC-

YearGPPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3PT%FT%
Career194.41.50.80.00.250.0%43.9%81.8%
2025-26194.41.50.80.00.250.0%43.9%81.8%

Current Contract

Length

3 years

Total Value

$6.6M

AAV

$2.2M/yr

Contract Value Index (CVI)

C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

DaRon Holmes II's contract with the Denver Nuggets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $2.2M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. DaRon's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 23 years old, DaRon is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.

Performance Analysis

C-
#81 of 118 Small Forwards
FCA+

DaRon Holmes II earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 19 career games, DaRon has averaged 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. DaRon's strongest metric is FG% at 5000.0, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.8, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, DaRon ranks 81st in overall performance. DaRon will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.

Current Sentiment

C
Mixed
NegativeNeutralPositive

Holmes generates cautious optimism as a useful depth piece in Denver's rotation currently. His recent starting opportunity showcased potential, though inconsistent production leaves questions unanswered. At $2.2M annually, the contract represents excellent value for a developing young player. Trade speculation headlines suggest uncertainty about his long-term role despite recent opportunities. Fans remain hopeful but guarded; his trajectory depends heavily on injury luck and consistency.

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Transaction History

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