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ESPN Insider Reveals Likelihood of Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic NBA Team Up

The Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks have arguably the two best players in the NBA

Joey Linn

Mar 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) speaks with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half at American Airlines Center.
Mar 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) speaks with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half at American Airlines Center. / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic are arguably the two best players in the NBA. The two stars are also close friends, which has led to some speculation about the possibility of an NBA team up.

Playing in 15-year NBA veteran Goran Dragic’s farewell game, Jokic and Doncic shared some fun moments together which increased the noise about them potentially teaming up.

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was even asked about the idea.

“I hope that would be in Dallas,” Nowitzki responded to reporters, via EuroHoops.com. “I’m not sure if that will ever happen, but obviously both are two of the best players in the world. If not the best players in the world.”

During a recent episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN's Tim MacMahon revealed the likelihood of Doncic and Jokic becoming NBA teammates.

“The Nuggets don't have the assets to pull off a blockbuster trade,” MacMahon said. “… And the same thing goes the other way for Dallas... Maybe late in their career, or late in Joker’s career… I think at this point it is silly, imagination land discussion.”

MacMahon added, “For many, many reasons, I would put the likelihood at extremely slim. Having said that, they are really good buddies. When the Nuggets come in town, Joker is over at Luka's house having dinner. The opposite, vice-versa, when the Mavs go to Denver."

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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