NBA Note - Denver Nuggets Jefferson, Richard

Oct 20, 2017 - 8:21 AM F Richard Jefferson officially signed with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, a one-year deal that will reportedly pay him $2.3 million. Jefferson, 37, cleared waivers Monday after being waived by the Hawks after Atlanta acquired him in a trade with the Cavaliers that was completed Saturday. He spent the last two years of his 16-year career with the Cavs, serving as a role player and helping the franchise win its first championship during the 2015-16 season.