The latest on Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic's status on playing for Serbia in a tournament overseas this summer.

But there remains a catch. A loose thread dangling from Valanciunas, that if pulled, could cause everything to unravel. This leaves the Nuggets no choice but to continue taking a hard-line stance.

Due diligence for the Nuggets is to negotiate. They’re already on the hook for at least $171.6 million in 2026-27, spread across five contracts.

It doesn’t matter if he sees himself as a bonus Jonas, wanting to join brothers Kevin, Nick and Joe on the Living The Dream tour.