REPORT: Nikola Jokic declined his extension with the Nuggets. Luka is recruiting Nikola Jokic to Los Angeles Lakers, per sources.

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A potential blockbuster is brewing in the NBA. According to sources, Nikola Jokic has declined a contract extension from the Denver Nuggets, raising eyebrows across the league. Even more surprising: Luka Doncic is actively recruiting his fellow countryman to join the Los Angeles Lakers, signaling what could be a seismic shift in the NBA landscape.

Jokic Turns Down Extension – Trouble in Denver?

Despite still having time left on his current contract, Jokic reportedly had the opportunity to sign a supermax extension with Denver this summer. His decision to decline the offer has sparked speculation about internal unrest or a desire for a new challenge after years of carrying the Nuggets to consistent playoff success, including the 2023 NBA Championship.

League insiders say the Nuggets were “blindsided” by Jokic’s hesitation, though the front office remains hopeful they can convince the reigning Finals MVP to stay.

Luka’s Quiet Recruitment Push

Meanwhile, multiple sources confirm that Luka Doncic has been in direct contact with Jokic, discussing the possibility of teaming up — not in Dallas, but in Los Angeles. The Lakers, fresh off a disappointing playoff exit, are looking to reload and may be planning a post-LeBron era built around a new European super-duo.

Doncic and Jokic have a long-standing friendship and on-court chemistry from their time with the Serbian and Slovenian national teams in international play. That bond could now become the foundation of a new NBA power structure.

What This Could Mean for the NBA

If Jokic seriously entertains the idea of leaving Denver and joining the Lakers, the move would instantly reshape the Western Conference. It would also mark one of the most high-profile player recruitments in recent memory, with two of Europe’s biggest stars potentially linking up in Hollywood.

As the 2025 offseason looms, the league — and fans — will be watching closely. This story is just beginning.