If the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis blockbuster trade showed anything, it was that no NBA player is completely untouchable.
Following the abrupt dismissal of Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, some speculate that three-time MVP Nikola Jokic may soon change teams. Julian Ojeda of ClutchPoints forecasts that the Miami Heat will surprise everyone by acquiring the $276 million superstar in a spectacular trade.
“A potential offer could include [Andrew] Wiggins ($28.2M), Terry Rozier ($26.6M), Nikola Jovic ($4.4M), Kel’el Ware ($4.4M), a 2026 first-rounder, a top-10 protected 2028 first, and 2030 swap rights in exchange for Jokic and Hunter Tyson ($2.0M),” says Ojeda.
This situation is quite unlikely, given Jokic has yet to publicly express his dissatisfaction with the Nuggets’ organization. Cutting connections with Malone and Booth two weeks before the playoffs would undoubtedly cause the superstar to consider his options, but there are no indications that he will ask out.
Let us pretend he does for the sake of argument. Any franchise would give up a multitude of assets for the opportunity to sign Jokic, and Denver would be dumb to accept ClutchPoints’ offered package. The cornerstone of a Jokic trade is Wiggins, and a pair of picks is simply insufficient.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and others can hurl franchise-changing players and draft cash at the Nuggets, but the Heat’s chances in this hypothetical sweepstakes are slim. There is no need to discuss Jokic’s potential fit in Miami because it is clear that he can fit into almost any system, but sadly for Heat fans, this will most likely remain a pipe dream.
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