The NBA world is on edge! Will our Nikola Jokić, two-time MVP and the heart of the Denver Nuggets, be traded? The team owner, Josh Kroenke, ignited a firestorm of rumors and panic with his careless remarks. “We will definitely offer Jokić a new contract,” he said, but immediately added that he’s not sure if Jokić will accept it. And that’s where the drama begins!
Kroenke openly talked about financial issues and the luxury tax, a nightmare for NBA teams that exceed certain salary caps. “If the wrong person injures Jokić, we would quickly enter a scenario I never want to think about,” he said, hinting at risks and possible team changes.
To make matters worse, the Denver Nuggets were the only NBA franchise that didn’t have a single pick in this year’s draft! Yes, you read that right — they didn’t select any new talent, which is almost unthinkable for a serious club. Instead, they quickly signed a few fringe players like guard Curtis Jones and Tamar Bates, who will likely play in the G League, and Rayne Smith, who will have to fight for a spot through the Summer League.
All this casts a shadow over the team’s future and raises the question — does Denver seriously count on Jokić, or are they slowly preparing him for a trade? The new head of basketball operations, Ben Tenzer, tried to calm the situation: “We will never trade him,” he said with a smile, but doubts remain.
Jokić is the heart and soul of the Nuggets, but will he stay in Denver or be sacrificed for financial and tactical reasons? The NBA world awaits an answer, and we wonder — is this the beginning of the end of an era or just a rough patch? Drop your thoughts below, because this story is just heating up!
