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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
As the offseason looms tense for the Nuggets, recent statements from team executive Josh Kroenke are raising eyebrows. Denver, NBA champions not long ago, is approaching the future with caution—largely due to the new “second apron” rules, a salary cap threshold that makes it harder for high-spending teams to remain flexible.
With a very expensive roster and some troubling injuries this season, the Nuggets are forced to balance immediate competitiveness with long-term planning. In this context, Josh Kroenke spoke candidly, bringing up scenarios fans never imagined. Even Nikola Jokic—the franchise player and two-time MVP—no longer seems completely untouchable.
“It’s not necessarily about being scared of the second apron, but there are rules around it that we need to be very careful of given our injury history. If the wrong person gets hurt, you can very quickly end up in a scenario I never want to contemplate—and that’s having to trade number 15 [Jokic],” Kroenke said, sending shockwaves through the fanbase.
Nikola Jokic traded by the Nuggets?
These words don’t mean that Jokic is leaving any time soon, but they do reflect the dilemma many title-contending franchises face: how far can you spend without jeopardizing long-term stability? With Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray on huge contracts, Denver doesn’t have much room to maneuver.
Even the mere mention of a Jokic trade has fans on edge, as the Serbian big man has come to symbolize the franchise’s success and stability over the past few years. For many, seeing him in another jersey would be unthinkable—though in today’s NBA, nothing seems impossible.
It remains to be seen whether these comments were simply meant to illustrate the complexities of roster management or if they truly open the door to a drastic scenario. In the meantime, fans are hoping the front office can find more reasonable solutions than sacrificing their iconic star, who still represents the heart and soul of the team.
Internally, the pressure is on for Denver to build around Jokic wisely without risking financial collapse. The team may also look to offload secondary contracts or lean more heavily on young talent to reduce payroll without having to touch their leader.
