The Denver Nuggets hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, April 8. Tim Hardaway Jr. had a short shift, yet an impressive night.
Hardaway checked in for 19 minutes against the Grizzlies.
The veteran shot 5-10 from the field, making 3-8 shots from beyond the arc. The sharpshooter accounted for 13 points, coming down with four rebounds, and producing two assists.
It was another impressive game from one of the league’s top reserves this year. As Hardaway’s help off the bench contributed to a 10th straight win, the veteran Aaron Gordon credited the veteran for being one of the top value contracts in the NBA.
via Bennett Durando, Denver Post: Aaron Gordon on Tim Hardaway Jr.: âI think itâs the best contract in the league right now.â
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 20: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets brings the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
How Much Is Tim Hardaway Jr Getting Paid?
After spending the final season of his previous four-year, $75.0 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, Hardaway hit the free agency market in 2025.
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Paycom Center on February 27, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
The veteran inked a one-year deal with the Nuggets. Currently, Hardaway is getting paid $2.2 million by Denver, who invested in him with hopes of Hardaway becoming a major contributor in the postseason.
Tim Hardaway Jr’s Impressive Denver Run
Hardaway has appeared in 79 games this season. He is averaging 26.6 minutes on the court. The veteran is making 44.9% of his shots from the field and hitting on 40.9% of his threes. Hardaway is producing 13.5 points per game, which is a bump up from last season’s average of 11.0.
This season, the Nuggets are going to finish as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on December 23, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
By rattling off 10 wins in a row, the Nuggets have done everything they could to surpass a struggling Los Angeles Lakers team. After LA lost three in a row, they dropped 1.5 games behind the Nuggets in the standings.
After Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies, the Nuggets are confidently holding third place. That’s the highest they can go, after the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs locked up the first two seeds.
Hardaway is gearing up for his seventh playoff run. His first two happened with the Atlanta Hawks. There were three playoff runs with the Dallas Mavericks before last year’s lone postseason battle with the Pistons.
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