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LeBron James’ free agency dream of joining Nikola Jokic in Denver is officially over — the Nuggets are out of the running, leaving Cleveland, Miami, Golden State, Philly, and Minnesota as the only teams in the mix. While the basketball fit was undeniable, Denver’s luxury tax woes made it impossible to bring LeBron in without dismantling their core. LeBron’s priorities — winning, happiness, and team culture — ruled out any deal that required sacrificing his ideal environment. Now, Denver can refocus on rebuilding internally, starting with restricted free agent Peyton Watson, as they navigate the reality that LeBron’s arrival was never financially feasible.

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