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Nikola Jokic’s future with the Denver Nuggets hangs in the balance as he enters his final contract year, holding out for a bigger payday amid salary cap changes. The team’s recent trade of Peyton Watson — a solid scorer they couldn’t afford to match — signals tough financial decisions that thin their rotation. Jokic, ever professional, praised Watson while staying loyal to Denver, where he’s spent his entire career since being drafted 41st in 2015. With key players like Bruce Brown and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gone, and backups like Marvin Bagley III stepping in, the pressure mounts to keep Jokic happy. While all signs point to him staying, the Nuggets’ moves are under scrutiny as they navigate a tougher Western Conference and the delicate art of keeping their MVP superstar satisfied.

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