Nikola Jokic has until now been a one-team star. That is even supposing modern NBA has seen some main teamups, and a few of them have concerned names like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Now 40, James remains to be on the lookout for that elusive fifth ring, and is at a crossroads with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Having taken up his participant choice for the upcoming season, the Lakers look decided to construct round Luka Doncic for the current and the longer term. Amidst all of it, none apart from the Serbian Nikola Jokic’s agent was seen hanging out with James at a picturesque vacation spot.
On Instagram, the Denver Nuggets’ famous person longterm agent Miško Ražnatović posted two images alongside LeBron James and Maverick Carter on a ship in Saint Tropez. Nevertheless, the caption elevated a easy trip put up into one thing way more sinister.
“The summer season of 2025 is the right time to make large plans for the autumn of 2026! @kingjames @mavcarter,” BeoBasket’s Raznatovic wrote.
LeBron James is about to be an unrestricted free agent on the finish of the approaching season. The Lakers have proven indicators of wanting to maneuver on from The King to as a substitute concentrate on constructing round Luka Doncic. With James certainly within the twilight of his profession, one other large transfer, the final of his profession, could also be on the playing cards.
Contemplating the hue and cry surrounding his future, Nikola Jokic’s agent appeared properly conscious of what he was doing with the put up’s caption. A possible Jokic-LeBron teammate doesn’t solely make monetary sense contemplating the Nuggets are anticipated to have sufficient cap area in 2026. It can even be a conflict cry for the remainder of the NBA contemplating two of the best gamers the league has ever seen can doubtlessly crew up collectively.
That in itself might pressure the Nuggets’ hand sooner or later, contemplating the Lakers look more likely to transfer on and concentrate on youthful gamers who match Doncic’s timeline.