In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, the Denver Nuggets have agreed to trade their franchise cornerstone, Nikola Jokić, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package of players and draft picks.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the Lakers will send a combination of players, including Anthony Davis, Lonnie Walker IV, and a 2025 first-round draft pick, to the Nuggets in exchange for Jokić’s services.
The news has left Nuggets fans reeling, as Jokić has been the face of the franchise since his arrival in 2014. The Serbian big man has led the team to multiple playoff appearances, including a Western Conference Finals berth in 2020.
The trade is expected to have significant implications for both teams, as the Lakers look to bolster their championship hopes with the addition of Jokić, while the Nuggets embark on a new era without their beloved leader.