Nikola Jokic Optimistically Reacts to Nuggets' Peyton Watson Trade

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

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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

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking into the future to build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Getting Nikola Jokic away from Denver is starting to gain some speed.

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.

Watson is heading to Cleveland as the Nuggets' championship window closes even further