In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly signed reigning MVP and Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić to a three-year, $185 million contract. This monumental signing completes what is being dubbed a new “Big Three,” alongside LeBron James and Luka Dončić, creating one of the most formidable lineups in recent league history.
Sources close to the Lakers organization say the front office has been aggressively pursuing Jokić for months, seeing him as the missing piece to return the franchise to championship glory. His versatility, elite passing, and dominance in the paint perfectly complement LeBron’s leadership and Luka’s offensive explosiveness.
Jokić’s departure from the Nuggets marks the end of an era in Denver, where he led the team to multiple playoff appearances and an NBA title. The Lakers, meanwhile, are betting big on this high-powered trio to restore their legacy and compete immediately for another championship.
The move also raises several questions about team chemistry, rotations, and cap space—but one thing is certain: the Lakers are all in.
NBA fans and analysts alike are buzzing, with many already calling this the most ambitious superteam since the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty run. If health and cohesion align, the Lakers could be nearly unstoppable in the 2025-2026 season.
