This is how the transfer that would take Jokic to the Lakers would be

Everything has blown up. While there were traces of noticeable discontent, the dismissal of Michael Malone and Denver Nuggets General Manager just a week before the start of the playoffs has made Nikola Jokic see that his time in Colorado must come to an end. The Serbian center would welcome joining forces with Luka Doncic at Los Angeles Lakers.

The best basketball player in the world cannot bear to see how the owner's decisions for his team are jeopardizing the chance for him to lead a winning dynasty. Nikola Jokic clinched the ring two years ago, and now he finds himself in a project clearly hindered at a sports level by the decisions made in management, with no team chemistry. His individual displays and dedication are not receiving the expected response in his franchise, hence the firings of Malone and the GM could be the final straw.

Frustrated with the team's defensive commitment and the sports management drift of Denver Nuggets, the increasing NBA rumors place Nikola Jokic closer to the Los Angeles Lakers. It is not unlikely for the center to eventually request to leave and join Luka Doncic, a close friend of his. Despite his high salary, it's not entirely far-fetched to think that the Angelenos could secure his services.

Some believe that in order to do so, they must wait for Lebron James' decision to leave, to have more salary cap flexibility. Others dream that Number 23 might sacrifice some money to share, at least for one season, with Doncic and Jokic. For this to happen, the Lakers would need to part ways with Reaves, Hachimura, Knecht, and Finney-Smith, essentially their core bench players, as well as two first-round Draft picks, one in 2028 and another in 2031. Would this deal make sense?

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