Apr 26, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after not getting a foul call in the second half of game four of round one of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic's Feelings on Nuggets' Offseason Revealed

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Austin Veazey | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 6:25 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets have had a much busier offseason than many anticipated. They were able to get off Michael Porter Jr.'s contract by attaching a 2032 first-round pick, which brought them Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets. That trade alone saved them over $17 million and gave them an arguably better fit with the team, and gave them a lot of flexibility to make other moves.

With that extra space, they were able to trade Dario Saric, who wasn't in the rotation at all last year, to the Sacramento Kings for Jonas Valanciunas, sign Tim Hardaway Jr., and bring back old friend Bruce Brown. They have a legitimate rotation right now, even as they try to convince Valanciunas not to go overseas.

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But how does Nikola Jokic feel about these moves? He hasn't released a public statement, and probably won't say anything about it for as long as possible, but these moves were made with him in mind.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst gave some insight on that on the latest "Hoop Collective" podcast with Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps.

"Mr. Jokic has not spoken on the record, at least in English, about this that I've seen, but I was told through secondhand that Jokic was very pleased with the Nuggets' moves," Windhorst said.

Assuming Valanciunas makes his way to Denver, he'll be the best backup Jokic has had since he established himself in Denver. Jokic was worn out by the end of last season, and having someone who can let him rest for 15 minutes a game would be massive. However, Valanciunas is flirting with going back to Europe if a buyout can be negotiated, something the Nuggets aren't interested in right now.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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