Thu Jun 26 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Nuggets President Hints at Jokić Trade Possibility, Fans Anxious

**DENVER, CO -** Denver Nuggets fans are on edge after comments made by team president Josh Kroenke regarding the team’s future financial flexibility and the potential, however unlikely, of trading superstar Nikola Jokić.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Kroenke addressed the upcoming offseason and the team’s plans to offer Jokić a contract extension this summer. While Kroenke expects to offer the extension, he wasn’t sure if Jokić would accept the offer, given he could make more waiting to sign an extension in 2026. The Nuggets are looking to bolster their roster after a hard fought playoff series against the eventual champion Thunder.

The more concerning remarks came when Kroenke discussed the possibility of exceeding the NBA’s “second apron” luxury tax threshold. He alluded to the potential financial repercussions of injuries and how that could lead to the unthinkable: trading Jokić. “The wrong person gets injured and very quickly you’re into a scenario that I never want to have to contemplate and that’s trading No. 15,” Kroenke said.

While Kroenke stated going into the second apron isn’t something the team is scared of, his remarks have fueled speculation that the Nuggets are hesitant to spend significantly to improve the roster, fearing the potential long-term financial consequences.

The Nuggets are reportedly exploring options to shake up their roster, potentially including trading Michael Porter Jr., but finding a suitable trade partner may prove difficult given Porter Jr.’s current contract.

The Nuggets face a crucial offseason dilemma: how to improve the team enough to remain title contenders without hamstringing their future and potentially alienating Jokić, who remains one of the league’s top players. The team’s unwillingness to spend could lead to him getting frustrated with the team that has been slowly slipping backward due to its unwillingness to spend ever since winning a championship.

Whether the Nuggets can successfully navigate these challenges remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Nuggets fans are anxiously watching to see if the team can continue to build a contender around their two-time MVP.

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