Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are planning for the future with Luka Doncic as their main player. They hoped to bring in star player Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets, but Jokic stated his intention to stay with the Nuggets. This makes it difficult for the Lakers to pair Jokic with Doncic.
Key Facts
- The Lakers are focusing their team around Luka Doncic for the future.
- LeBron James is playing the last season of his current contract with the Lakers.
- The Lakers hoped to bring Nikola Jokic to the team to partner with Doncic.
- Jokic has expressed his commitment to remaining with the Denver Nuggets.
- Jokic's message was clear: "My plan is to be a Nugget forever."
- Jokic is expected to negotiate a new contract extension with the Nuggets.
- Last season, Jokic averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game with the Nuggets.
