Lakers Fans Excited After Unexpected Nikola Jokic Trade Message From Nuggets Owner
Lakers Fans Excited After Unexpected Nikola Jokic Trade Message From Nuggets Owner originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Nikola Jokic had a spectacular season, leading the Denver Nuggets with historic performances even as his team fell short in a tough second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The three-time MVP averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists in 70 games, including NBA history‑making 30‑20‑20 and 40‑15-15 outings—proof he remains one of the most dominant big men to ever play in the league.
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On July 8, Jokic becomes eligible for a three‑year, roughly $212 million super‑max extension—with many assuming he will eventually sign. His decision will shape Denver's future, even as financial and roster strategies come into sharper focus.
Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic (15).© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
However, an eyebrow‑raising comment from Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke has stunned the NBA. Discussing the consequences of the second apron during a press conference on Tuesday, Kroenke warned that salary constraints mixed with a catastrophic injury could force Denver into considering a Jokic trade—a shocking admission seeing as Jokic is widely viewed as the Nuggets' immutable cornerstone.
'The wrong person gets injured, and very quickly you're in a scenario that I never want to contemplate, and that's trading No. 15," Kroenke admitted.
That statement, although hypothetical, quickly sparked reactions from Lakers fans excited about the idea of Jokic potentially being available one day.
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'He wants to play with Doncic,' one fan wrote
'So I guess Jokic is a Laker,' another fan said.
'It's time,' a Lakers fan posted.
'Jokic to the Lakers confirmed,' another fan declared.
'Lakers dynasty is inevitable lol,' another fan added.
'@Lakers idk how but make it happen,' a fan urged LA's front office.
While a trade remains exceedingly unlikely, the blockbuster midseason acquisition of Luka Doncic by Los Angeles continues to fuel optimism about the Lakers landing more superstars in the future. In reality, Denver still centers its plans firmly around its MVP big man. But Kroenke's admission serves as a reminder that in today's NBA, no player is truly untouchable.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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