LeBron James, Nuggets Rumors Get Bold Update
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The future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become a major topic of conversation. One of the most recent rumors has connected him to the Denver Nuggets.
After James and his business parter, Maverick Carter, were seen spending time with Nikola Jokic's agent, speculation immediately went off the charts about the two superstars pairing up following the 2025-26 NBA season.
For those who don't know, James is set to play the final year of his contract with the Lakers. Many believe that the two parties will part ways next offseason.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
Photo byDespite the rumors surrounding James and the Nuggets, one notable sports analyst has made a very bold statement about the possibility.
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Nick Wright, during a segment on "First Things First," did not hold back from making it clear that he "knows" James will not be playing for Denver alongside of Jokic.
"I can report unequivocally the idea that this tweet or Instagram caption was about LeBron playing on the Denver Nuggets next year is unequivocally 100 percent false," Wright said. "There is a zero percent chance LeBron is on the Nuggets a year from now. That's not my opinion. I know that."
Thinking about James playing for the Nuggets is strange in and of itself. They simply do not pop off the chart as a potential top destination, nor do they have a clear financial roadmap to being able to sign a player like James.
Other teams who have been connected to James that would make more sense are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and whoever decides to draft Bryce James should he choose to enter the 2026 NBA Draft.
There is always a chance that James could choose to retire after the upcoming season. However, very few believe that he would retire without announcing it before his final year and giving the NBA a farewell tour.
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During the 2024-25 season with Los Angeles, James still played at a high level. Even at 40 years old, he averaged 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from the three-point line.
It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for James. At least as far as Wright is concerned, that future will not include playing in Denver.
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