BREAKING: Following the Nuggets owner’s unexpected message about Nikola Jokic’s trade, Lakers fans are thrilled.

Despite his team’s defeat in a difficult second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic had an incredible season, leading the Denver Nuggets with historic performances. The three-time MVP averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists in 70 games, including NBA records of 30-20-20 and 40-15-15 games, demonstrating his continued dominance as one of the league’s most formidable big men.

On July 8, Jokic becomes eligible for a three‑year, roughly $212 million super‑max extension—with many assuming he will eventually sign. His decision will shape Denver’s future, even as financial and roster strategies come into sharper focus.

Josh Kroenke, the owner of the Nuggets, shocked the NBA with an eyebrow-raising remark. In a press conference on Tuesday, Kroenke discussed the fallout from the second incident. He cautioned that salary limitations combined with a devastating injury might force Denver to explore a Jokic trade, which is a startling admission since Jokic is generally seen as the Nuggets’ unchangeable cornerstone.

“The wrong person gets injured, and very quickly you’re in a scenario that I never want to contemplate, and that’s trading No. 15,” Kroenke admitted.

That statement, although hypothetical, quickly sparked reactions from Lakers fans excited about the idea of Jokic potentially being available one day.

“He wants to play with Doncic,” one fan wrote

“So I guess Jokic is a Laker,” another fan said.

“It’s time,” a Lakers fan posted.

“Jokic to the Lakers confirmed,” another fan declared.

“Lakers dynasty is inevitable lol,” another fan added.

“@Lakers idk how but make it happen,” a fan urged LA’s front office.

While a trade remains exceedingly unlikely, the blockbuster midseason acquisition of Luka Doncic by Los Angeles continues to fuel optimism about the Lakers landing more superstars in the future. In reality, Denver still centers its plans firmly around its MVP big man. But Kroenke’s admission serves as a reminder that in today’s NBA, no player is truly untouchable.