After Denver Nuggets executive vice president Ben Tenzer strongly hinted that Jonas Valančiūnas would stay in Denver following a EuroLeague flirtation, it wasn't clear exactly how Valančiūnas felt about putting off Europe (for now).

Here’s something that no one thought of. Nikola Jokic, the guy who just averaged a triple-double and has a championship ring, didn’t sign his contract extension with the Nuggets. And now, people are throwing around a city name that might make Denver fans choke.

The Denver Nuggets don't strike gold on all their second-round picks from Europe. Unlike Nikola Jokic, Vlatko Cancar never found his breakthrough. And now, Cancar is leaving the NBA. According to European hoops reporter Donatas Urbonas,

Denver replenished its lineup and looks poised to regain contender status. The Lakers, meanwhile, don't seem to be among the West's best on paper.

Nuggets Fans React to Michael Porter Jr. Announcement on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Coming off another disappointing second-round playoff exit, the Denver Nuggets entered the offseason looking to upgrade their roster around their core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon to chase another championship next season.

Nuggets’ 2026 championship odds: What sportsbooks think of Denver’s chances after Thunder’s NBA Finals win In the MVP race, all three sportsbooks have Nikola Jokic as the favorite

The Sacramento Kings clinched their spot in the Summer League playoffs and will face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.