The Denver Nuggets are only three years removed from their last title run, but their position is becoming increasingly precarious as they shift further and further into irrelevance.
The Denver Nuggets reportedly harbor internal paranoia regarding Nikola Jokic's future as he approaches unrestricted free agency. According to reporting from The Athletic's John Hollinger, there is mounting anxiety that roster shortcomings could cause the three-time MVP to consider leaving Denver, with rival NBA teams closely monitoring his potential availability ahead of free agency.
Jokic declined to negotiate a four-year maximum contract extension this past summer, opting instead to wait until the next offseason to maximize his potential earnings. Fadeaway World emphasizes that the 2026-27 season is crucial for Denver, who added veterans DeMar DeRozan, Marvin Bagley III, and Tyus Jones around Jokic and Jamal Murray to remain competitive.
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