It didn’t take long for the oddsmakers to predict Jokic’s next landing spot. They handed the Lakers the top spot with +500 odds to acquire the three-time MVP (via Bovada Official). Jokic’s agent, Raznatovic, left a comment on the situation on his Instagram after spotting his client’s ex-team, KK Mega Basket, in second behind the Lakers. Jokic played for the Serbian franchise before entering the NBA. Raznatovic wrote on Instagram: “It’s not hard for KK Mega Basket to accept second place if Lakers are in first 😂😂”Source: SportsKeeda
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The tension, the overreliance on vets and the thought of wasting another Nikola Jokic season (and more) led to the housecleaning in Denver. New for @YahooSports sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/te… – 9:13 PM
The tension, the overreliance on vets and the thought of wasting another Nikola Jokic season (and more) led to the housecleaning in Denver. New for @YahooSports sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/te… – 9:13 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Firing playoff coaches so early or late in seasons is a long established practice 2 attempt 2 conceal the overt incompetence of decision makers. It works as long as foolish fans are satisfied to pay important money to see quasars like Joker & Ja, as well as mediocrity or worse. – 4:25 PM
Firing playoff coaches so early or late in seasons is a long established practice 2 attempt 2 conceal the overt incompetence of decision makers. It works as long as foolish fans are satisfied to pay important money to see quasars like Joker & Ja, as well as mediocrity or worse. – 4:25 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Do star players have a say in coaching decisions? 🤔
“[Michael Malone’s] firing doesn’t happen without the okay from Nikola Jokic.”—@KendrickPerkins 😯 pic.x.com/I0RBF5sj0P – 4:09 PM
Do star players have a say in coaching decisions? 🤔
“[Michael Malone’s] firing doesn’t happen without the okay from Nikola Jokic.”—@KendrickPerkins 😯 pic.x.com/I0RBF5sj0P – 4:09 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka and Jokic both hitting free agency in the summer of 2027 pic.x.com/ZlwICXYjcj – 1:46 PM
Luka and Jokic both hitting free agency in the summer of 2027 pic.x.com/ZlwICXYjcj – 1:46 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
I promised that the word “shocking” would be removed from my vocabulary post Luka, but this one is a stunner.
Denver is 11-13 post All-Star break but has seen Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray miss significant time in March/April.
Their defense has fallen off the cliff.
They – 1:37 PM
I promised that the word “shocking” would be removed from my vocabulary post Luka, but this one is a stunner.
Denver is 11-13 post All-Star break but has seen Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray miss significant time in March/April.
Their defense has fallen off the cliff.
They – 1:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic in April:
45.0 PPG
12.3 RPG
10.7 APG
2.0 SPG
62/45%
0 wins — coach fired. pic.x.com/Iyh0FekL6f – 1:35 PM
Jokic in April:
45.0 PPG
12.3 RPG
10.7 APG
2.0 SPG
62/45%
0 wins — coach fired. pic.x.com/Iyh0FekL6f – 1:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic this season:
3rd in PPG
3rd in RPG
2nd in APG
2nd in SPG
Unreal. pic.x.com/nWRrtLuKX6 – 10:13 AM
Jokic this season:
3rd in PPG
3rd in RPG
2nd in APG
2nd in SPG
Unreal. pic.x.com/nWRrtLuKX6 – 10:13 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
In cast you haven’t felt bad enough, Pickaxe and Roll is back and starting now!
On the Pacers loss, Jokic’s plight, Braun’s accountability, and a sketchy Jamal Murray injury update.
youtube.com/live/YpfVM8HpG… pic.x.com/YB5HUCIv4j – 12:12 PM
In cast you haven’t felt bad enough, Pickaxe and Roll is back and starting now!
On the Pacers loss, Jokic’s plight, Braun’s accountability, and a sketchy Jamal Murray injury update.
youtube.com/live/YpfVM8HpG… pic.x.com/YB5HUCIv4j – 12:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Plus/minus leader by team this season (West):
DAL — Luka
HOU — Sengun
MEM — Jackson Jr
NOP — Quinones
SAS — Wemby
PHX — Morris
GSW — Steph
SAC — Sabonis
LAL — Finney-Smith
LAC — Zubac
POR — Walker
OKC — Shai
DEN — Jokic
MIN — Reid
UTA — Harkless pic.x.com/ZRxOxq1Civ – 11:52 AM
Plus/minus leader by team this season (West):
DAL — Luka
HOU — Sengun
MEM — Jackson Jr
NOP — Quinones
SAS — Wemby
PHX — Morris
GSW — Steph
SAC — Sabonis
LAL — Finney-Smith
LAC — Zubac
POR — Walker
OKC — Shai
DEN — Jokic
MIN — Reid
UTA — Harkless pic.x.com/ZRxOxq1Civ – 11:52 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Consensus @itsbrianbarrett & I built on #AllNBA, in some order: Shai, Jokic, Giannis, Tatum, Mitchell, Edwards, Brunson, LeBron, Curry, Mobley, Cade, Jackson, Towns, Sengun…then Tyrese, Booker or Ja.Williams? And where does Jaylen stand?
We discuss: youtube.com/live/kqQP01HHP… – 11:38 AM
Consensus @itsbrianbarrett & I built on #AllNBA, in some order: Shai, Jokic, Giannis, Tatum, Mitchell, Edwards, Brunson, LeBron, Curry, Mobley, Cade, Jackson, Towns, Sengun…then Tyrese, Booker or Ja.Williams? And where does Jaylen stand?
We discuss: youtube.com/live/kqQP01HHP… – 11:38 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joker. pic.x.com/PEiwoG6j8y – 8:58 AM
Joker. pic.x.com/PEiwoG6j8y – 8:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😳 Jokic is dropping masterclasses night after night, but the Nuggets still can’t get it done! pic.x.com/yLnPxLgGZl – 12:33 AM
😳 Jokic is dropping masterclasses night after night, but the Nuggets still can’t get it done! pic.x.com/yLnPxLgGZl – 12:33 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Not sure I’ve ever seen someone take more ownership after a loss than Christian Braun does regularly. He’s blamed himself for Jokic’s late turnover and *all* of Denver’s defensive struggles. – 11:07 PM
Not sure I’ve ever seen someone take more ownership after a loss than Christian Braun does regularly. He’s blamed himself for Jokic’s late turnover and *all* of Denver’s defensive struggles. – 11:07 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Solid 29-point, 6-rebound, 9-assist game tonight for Jokic …
… with a second half still to go. – 9:20 PM
Solid 29-point, 6-rebound, 9-assist game tonight for Jokic …
… with a second half still to go. – 9:20 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Nuggets 66, Pacers 61
Not a ton of defense but the offense has gotten what its wanted, a lot of Jok.
Jokic is having one of those game. He’s up to 29/8/6.
Westbrook added 11 points
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 9:16 PM
At the half: Nuggets 66, Pacers 61
Not a ton of defense but the offense has gotten what its wanted, a lot of Jok.
Jokic is having one of those game. He’s up to 29/8/6.
Westbrook added 11 points
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 9:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Pacers 66-61.
Nikola Jokic: 29-6-9…wtf
Russell Westbrook: 11-2-2 off the bench, thought he was great
Christian braun: 10-2-4, 5/6 FG pic.x.com/dklkn9za10 – 9:15 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Pacers 66-61.
Nikola Jokic: 29-6-9…wtf
Russell Westbrook: 11-2-2 off the bench, thought he was great
Christian braun: 10-2-4, 5/6 FG pic.x.com/dklkn9za10 – 9:15 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic at half:
29 PTS
6 REB
9 AST
2 STL
2K numbers. pic.x.com/ZJwki8Mbn2 – 9:14 PM
Jokic at half:
29 PTS
6 REB
9 AST
2 STL
2K numbers. pic.x.com/ZJwki8Mbn2 – 9:14 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A grown man finish by Nembhard going at Jokic. He remains deceptively strong. – 9:01 PM
A grown man finish by Nembhard going at Jokic. He remains deceptively strong. – 9:01 PM
More on this storyline
League sources said the firings happened so quickly Tuesday that Jokic wasn’t involved in them. It was an impulsive decision from ownership, which was fed up with the infighting. -via Yahoo! Sports / April 9, 2025
But league sources said there had been significant frustration within the locker room at how the Nuggets were playing, particularly defensively. The Nuggets were just 20th in defensive rating. Jokic has been frustrated with the team’s defensive commitment and performance this season. -via New York Times / April 9, 2025
“Obviously, they won it, so some players—you know—he’s just rubbed them the wrong way because he’s such a hardnosed coach. Not quite as hard on Jokic and Murray, but still coaches them hard—just not quite as hard—and that also rubbed some guys the wrong way. That he’s not as hard on them.” -via YouTube / April 9, 2025
