Nikola Jokic gets candid about the Nuggets losing Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers

Nikola Jokic will miss Peyton Watson, who has just left Denver.

Nikola Jokic Optimistically Reacts to Nuggets' Peyton Watson Trade  Sports Illustrated

The hosts trade the news cycle for reader mail this week, and the results wander from the wonky to the deeply personal.

With the Denver Nuggets electing to trade Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers to avoid the luxury tax, it raises a fascinating question that could shape the future of the NBA: Could the Los Angeles Lakers take advantage of this Nuggets turmoil to bring Nikola Jokić to Hollywood to pair with Luka Dončić? The Nugget

It took nearly two months for Harden to get a new contract from the Cavs as they scrambled to bolster their roster

DENVER, CO - MARCH 22: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena on March 22, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms

Also, Tre Mann is on the move again and could get a real shot to contribute in Washington.

The Nuggets tendered a $6.5 million qualifying offer to Watson earlier this offseason.