Nikola Jokic talks possibility of playing with Luka Doncic on one team / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jokic said he doesn't want to leave the Denver Nuggets, but if the Dallas Mavericks make Luka Doncic angry, he's welcome to join him in Denver.

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The Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had a quite direct answer when asked if he could team up with his great friend Luka Doncic.

Points this season

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However, judging from Jokic's answer, it would be on his terms, with Doncic needing to join the Nuggets.

"I don't know if it's possible," Jokic said. "I don't want to leave Denver. I like it there, and it's a great organization. But if Luka gets pissed off in Dallas, he can come."

Jokic had a great time with Doncic throughout the NBA All-Star weekend, and their close friendship was already known before.

This season, Jokic has been averaging 26.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game in 53 appearances.

Meanwhile, Doncic averages 34.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game in 47 appearances for the Dallas Mavericks.

The Slovenian superstar is in his 2nd year of a 5-year, $215 million deal with the Mavs. Doncic could become a free agent after the 2025-26 season in case he declines his $48.9 million option for the 2026-27 campaign.

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