Nikola Jokić says Nuggets are far from title after playoff exit
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 1
Nikola Jokić says Nuggets are far from title after playoff exit
17 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 1
After Denver's 110-98 Game 6 loss to Minnesota, Jokić said that in Serbia "we would all get fired" following the first-round elimination.
The Timberwolves closed out the series 4-2 despite missing Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu in Game 6, while Denver lacked Aaron Gordon for multiple games.
Jokić scored at least 24 points in every game but was involved in on-court scuffles, and Denver suffered its first first-round exit since 2021-22 after winning the 2023 NBA title.
With luxury tax looming and Watson's free agency, can the Nuggets keep their core intact—or will financial pressures force a major move?
Could Cam Johnson's underwhelming postseason and contract make him the odd man out, and how might that reshape Denver's title hopes next year?
How much did Jokic's injury and off-court issues truly impact Denver's shocking playoff collapse, and does this jeopardize his long-term future with the team?