Nikola Jokic has played for the Denver Nuggets since 2015.
Lakers Fans Excited After Nikola Jokic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Nikola Jokic has firmly solidified his place as one of the greatest centers to ever play the game. A three-time NBA MVP and NBA champion, the Serbian big man has been the heart of the Denver Nuggets since entering the league in 2015. Last season, Jokic averaged an impressive 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game, once again putting up historic numbers while leading Denver to another playoff run.
However, despite Jokic’s impressive run, recent comments from Nuggets president Josh Kroenke sparked some chatter about his long-term future. Kroenke noted the franchise’s commitment to building around Jokic but admitted that no scenario could be completely ruled out in the NBA, which only fueled speculation among rival fanbases.
That speculation grew louder on Tuesday when Bennett Durando of the Denver Post reported that Jokic has informed the Nuggets he won’t sign a contract extension this offseason. On the surface, it may look concerning for Denver fans, but the decision is really more of a formality.
By waiting until the 2026 offseason to extend, Jokic could add approximately $80 million more to his deal under the league’s new salary cap projections.
Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he won't sign a contract extension this offseason, team sources told @DenverPost. Here's why it makes sense for him to wait until next summer:https://t.co/UHHv1198Mv
— Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) July 8, 2025
Still, that context didn’t stop Lakers fans from flooding social media with their excitement. Many are already dreaming up scenarios in which Jokic would eventually make his way to Los Angeles.
“Let the Laker rumors begin,” one fan wrote.
“So he’s a Laker,” another posted.
“If he joins the Lakers … Bron getting 2 more rings 🤣🤠,” another fan said.
“So he gonna join Luka,” one user added.
“Welcome home,” another Lakers fan remarked.
The Nuggets are expected to continue building around their MVP — but until pen officially hits paper in 2026, fans in Los Angeles and beyond will be watching every move.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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