Denver in Major Trouble: Four Teams Threaten to Poach Jokić's Key Teammate!

According to renowned ESPN insider Shams Charania, four NBA teams have shown significant interest in the talented guard, whose value skyrocketed after his excellent performances last season.

Averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in about 30 minutes per game, Watson has caught the attention of several teams. The aforementioned source reports that the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Atlanta Hawks are all inquiring about his services.

What is particularly concerning for the Nuggets' front office is that Watson has yet to respond to the contract extension offer sent by the Colorado team at the end of June. This has sent a clear signal to Denver that the player is not satisfied with the offer and intends to test the market.

As a reminder, Nikola Jokić's team is reportedly prepared to offer Watson between $14 and $18 million per season, while the player is seeking at least $25 million. Such a contract would be costly for Denver, as the luxury tax would push their total payroll to an astronomical $231 million for the upcoming season.

On the other hand, his departure would weaken the Nuggets' backcourt at a time when the window for finding an adequate replacement is minimal. For Nikola Jokić and the coaching staff, this would be just another headache and a continuation of a turbulent period leading up to the new season.

All in all, it appears that difficult decisions lie ahead for the Denver Nuggets.

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