Nikola Jokic returns to his hometown of Sombor, Serbia, every offseason to escape NBA fame and reconnect with his roots. The three-time MVP spends his summers training horses at his Dream Catcher hippodrome, playing 3-on-3 basketball with childhood friends, and maintaining the low-profile lifestyle he has always preferred. Jokic's offseason routine in the town of 41,000 … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Uses Horse Racing To Heal From NBA Grind, Godfather/Trainer Says
Jonas Valanciunas, Nuggets Restructure Deal With July Guarantee Date, $2M Protection
The Denver Nuggets and center Jonas Valanciunas have amended the final year of his three-year contract to shift the guarantee date from June 29 to July 8, 2026. League sources say the change provides Denver greater flexibility to use Valanciunas' salary in potential offseason trades after free agency begins on June 30. The restructured agreement includes $2 million in … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas, Nuggets Restructure Deal With July Guarantee Date, $2M Protection
Nuggets Asked Russell Westbrook Not To Pick Up $3.5M Player Option
Russell Westbrook was told by the Denver Nuggets to not pick up his $3.5 million player option last offseason, which led to his departure from the team and a protracted free agency where he only signed with the Sacramento Kings in October. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists last season for the Nuggets. Westbrook provided energy and production, but was … [Read more...] about Nuggets Asked Russell Westbrook Not To Pick Up $3.5M Player Option
Peyton Watson On Not Receiving Nuggets Extension: Everything Will Work Itself Out
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson understands why he didn't get an extension before last week's deadline. Watson doesn't hold any ill will towards the Nuggets either. "From what I understand, it was just a financial business decision (for the Nuggets). Obviously, with the new CBA and the second apron, things of that nature, they wanted to stay out of that," Watson told The … [Read more...] about Peyton Watson On Not Receiving Nuggets Extension: Everything Will Work Itself Out
DeAndre Jordan, Pelicans Sign One-Year, $3.6M Deal
DeAndre Jordan has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jordan, who is represented by Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman, spent the past three seasons with the Denver Nuggets. Jordan averaged 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 12.3 minutes across 56 games last season. Denver acquired Jonas Valanciunas during the offseason and Jordan's role would … [Read more...] about DeAndre Jordan, Pelicans Sign One-Year, $3.6M Deal