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Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
LeBron James, Nuggets Rumors Get Bold Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become a major topic of conversation. One of the most recent rumors has connected him to the Denver Nuggets. After James and his business parter, Maverick Carter, were seen spending time with Nikola Jokic's agent, speculation immediately went off the charts about the two superstars pairing up following the 2025-26 NBA season. For those who don't know, James is set to play the final year of his contract with the Lakers. Many believe that the two parties will part ways next offseason. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Photo byDespite the rumors surrounding James and the Nuggets, one notable sports analyst has made a very bold statement about the possibility. Read more: Report: Bulls, Josh Giddey Talks Receive Major New Update Nick Wright, during a segment on "First Things First," did not hold back from making it clear that he "knows" James will not be playing for Denver alongside of Jokic. "I can report unequivocally the idea that this tweet or Instagram caption was about LeBron playing on the Denver Nuggets next year is unequivocally 100 percent false," Wright said. "There is a zero percent chance LeBron is on the Nuggets a year from now. That's not my opinion. I know that." Thinking about James playing for the Nuggets is strange in and of itself. They simply do not pop off the chart as a potential top destination, nor do they have a clear financial roadmap to being able to sign a player like James. Other teams who have been connected to James that would make more sense are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and whoever decides to draft Bryce James should he choose to enter the 2026 NBA Draft. There is always a chance that James could choose to retire after the upcoming season. However, very few believe that he would retire without announcing it before his final year and giving the NBA a farewell tour. Read more: Lakers' Luka Doncic Sends Strong LeBron James Message During the 2024-25 season with Los Angeles, James still played at a high level. Even at 40 years old, he averaged 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from the three-point line. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for James. At least as far as Wright is concerned, that future will not include playing in Denver. For more on the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nikola Jokić cries tears of joy, takes champagne shower after his horse wins race in Serbia
Much was made about Nikola Jokić's stoic reaction to winning the 2023 NBA championship. This is not that. Jokić, whose love of his horses is well-documented, watched one of them win a race in his home country of Serbia on Sunday. Arena Sport TV documented the action and Jokić's reaction in a video that the Denver Nuggets shared Sunday afternoon. Jokić let the emotions fly. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] After his horse crossed the finish line, Jokić put his head in his hands in tears. He then hopped a fence to access the track, still in tears as he approached his horse and his driver with his arms wide open. He then shared a hug with the driver and gave his horse a pat on the back. The tears kept flowing as he walked with his team to the celebration circle. There, Jokić was in charge of the magnum bottle of champagne. He popped the cork, then sprayed down his team, horse included. He then proceeded to pour champagne on the heads of his team members while saving the final champagne shower for himself. It was a display of unbridled joy. Cue up Jokić's stoic reaction in the immediate aftermath of leading the Nuggets to the NBA championship in 2023: "It's good," Jokić told ESPN when asked how it feels to win his first championship. "The job is done. We can go home now." This reaction resulted in jokes about how much Jokić does or doesn't care about basketball. Which were, of course, silly. Jokić has been the best basketball player in the world for several years running. He's a three-time MVP and a two-time Olympic medalist in addition to being an NBA champion. Of course he cares about basketball. A lot. One doesn't reach his level without caring. And he did let his guard down in the ensuing celebrations in the Nuggets locker room ... : ... and again during Denver's championship parade: But it's fair to say that Jokić's love for his horses and their racing success holds an unparalleled place in his heart. Nothing — at least in public — seems to come close.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From MVP To The Winner's Circle: Nikola Jokić Brought To Tears As His Horse Wins In Serbia
From MVP To The Winner's Circle: Nikola Jokić Brought To Tears As His Horse Wins In Serbia originally appeared on Paulick Report. Denver Nugget's versatile big man and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić was brought to tears watching his horse win a race at Dužijanca in Subotica, Serbia on the translated video, Jokić—who races under the ownership name Dream Catcher—watched as his horse won the second race on the card. In the video, you can see Jokić hugging the horse and celebrating with champagne. Jokić, also known as 'Joker,' is a lifelong harness racing fan. He first got into the sport around age 12 when his parents took him to the track. A friend's dad was involved in racing, and one thing led to another—Jokic was hooked. The 2023 NBA Champion has celebrated plenty of big wins before, but watching his horse cross the finish line clearly meant more. One looked like work. The other? Pure passion. Post race interview with subtitles: Nikola Jokic post race interview with English subtitles (via Reddit r/denvernuggets) This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"NBA is his side gig": Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić gets heavily mocked as he breaks down after his horse wins a race
Nikola Jokic recently broke down after his horse won a race.(Image via Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets' star player and one of the most talented players in the league, was visibly emotional as his horse won a race in Serbia recently. But this has sent shockwaves across the community as Nikola Jokić is known to always have a calm demeanour and be reserved. His teary eyed videos have sparked brutal trolling as many feel his reaction was a 'bit too much'. Nikola Jokić 's reaction to his horse winning has gotten him brutally trolled as fans feel he 'doesn't care' about the NBA much In videos that have gone viral, as soon as his horse won the race, Nikola Jokić covered his face with his hands as he was visibly emotional at the win. This reaction of his was in complete contrast to when his NBA team, the Denver Nuggets, won the championship. At that time, Nikola Jokić didnt look too cheerful and insisted on going home as soon as possible. Now, his recent reaction has gotten him brutally trolled. A fan by the username @mixtorious1 took to X and wrote, 'Winning/loosing a horse race means more to Nikola Jokić than winning/loosing the NBA Finals 😂😂' Nikola Jokic has gotten brutally trolled by his fans.(Image via X) Another fan by the username @BetOnline_ag wrote, 'HE HAS A HEART! Just not for basketball 😂😂' A third fan by the username @TrendingSportsP commented, 'Bro cares more about winning his horse races than winning nba championship 🤣' Another fan by the username @Easygo58 wrote, 'He loves this more than the NBA let that sink in lol dude literally The NBA is his side job 😭 why couldn't this be me haha A fifth fan by the username @Gorilla_Blanco wrote, 'It probably feels like a monumental achievement in his mind to be successful at something other than basketball. A lot of athletes feel anxiety of being a one trick pony (no pun intended) so this was a big milestone.' However, Nikola Jokić has not issued a statement amid all the criticism he has received for his recent reaction. How did Nikola Jokić react when the Denver Nuggets won the championship For the unversed, when the Denver Nuggets had won the championship, videos had captured Nikola Jokić desperate to go home. In one of his post match interviews, the star player had said, "The job is done…We can go home now."· FAQs When did Nikola Jokić join the Denver Nuggets? Nikola Jokić joined the Denver Nuggets in 2015 How old is Nikola Jokić? Nikola Jokić is 30 years old Also Read: "He was trying to leave us": Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union admits she felt "abandoned" during the NBA legend's cancer treatment Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nikola Jokić spearheads Serbia's FIBA EuroBasket roster after Nuggets' second-round playoff exit
Nikola Jokić confirmed his participation in Serbia's EuroBasket campaign a month before the tournament tips off in Cyprus, Finland, Poland and Latvia on August 26. On Monday, the Serbian roster was released on FIBA EuroBasket's X page, with the Denver Nuggets star spearheading the team. Several NBA players are joining The Joker on International duty as Serbia looks to secure the European title. Bogdan Bagdanović of the LA Clippers, Nikola Jović of the Miami Heat, Tristan Vukčević of the Washington Wizards, and Nikola Topić of the recently crowned NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, have all been called up to represent the nation in August. Other NBA superstars have already committed to representing their nations, including Luka Dončić for Slovenia and Giannis Antetokounmpo for Greece. Jokić is suiting up for Serbia after the Nuggets crashed out of the second round of the NBA season behind two seven-game series. Denver faced a gritty Clippers team in seven games to begin the postseason and ran into the talented and youthful Thunder in the Conference semifinals, ending their season. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] The three-time MVP averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game last season as Denver secured the fourth seed in the West with a 50-32 record. Jokić and the team went into the playoffs after head coach Michael Malone was fired with three games remaining in the regular season. Jokić's national team stints included the 2016 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, the 2019 FIBA World Cup, the 2016 and 2024 Olympic games and the 2022 EuroBasket tournaments. In 2023, he decided to skip the FIBA World Cup, which dismayed Serbian fans despite their team winning Silver after falling to Germany. Now entering his 11th season in the NBA and with the Nuggets, Jokić has two years and a player option remaining on the five-year, $276 million deal signed in 2022. After inking the extension, the 30-year-old led Denver to its first NBA title by defeating the Heat in five games. Multiple reports have indicated that Jokić does not intend to sign a contract extension with the Nuggets this offseason. Instead, he's spent the summer pursuing his well-documented love of horses. On Sunday, Jokić enjoyed a tear-filled celebration following the win of his racehorse back in Serbia.
