On Wednesday, the NBA announced the groups for its in-season tournament. The Denver Nuggets highlight West Group C featuring NBA superstars, champions and some of the fastest rising young teams in the league.

For the Emirates NBA Cup 2025, the Rockets have a relatively challenging draw in Western Conference Group C (Nuggets, Warriors, Spurs, Trail Blazers).

It doesn't affect Jokic's status in Denver in the short term: He has at least two years remaining on his deal — $55.2 million this season and $59 million in 2026-27, along with a player option in 2027-28 worth nearly $63 million.

Jokic and the Nuggets went 3-0 to close out the season, beat the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games during the first round of the playoffs and took the eventual NBA champion Thunder to seven games in Western Conference semifinals before being eliminated. Jokic averaged 26.2 points and 12.7 rebounds in the postseason run.

The NBA fans on social media are almost convinced about Nikola Jokic’s next move after shocking contract extension decision with the Nuggets.

Michael Porter Jr. spent the first seven seasons of his NBA life in Denver. The were no shortages of ups and downs, but Porter expressed his gratitude for it all after the Nuggets traded him to the Brooklyn Nets.

Michael Porter Jr. is appreciative of his time on the Denver Nuggets, but he believes he can reach a higher ceiling with a larger role on the Brooklyn Nets.