Adding LeBron is a great benefit for Jokic, but it also tends to be a great help for his current co-star, Jamal Murray, as well. LeBron has always been someone who can elevate a stout offensive-minded guard throughout his time in the league in multiple situations, and could do just that in Denver if he were to sign on.

From competing for an NBA title to soccer to golf, here's why LeBron James could be interested in the Nuggets.

For a moment, it seemed like the Denver Nuggets could heat up as favorites to win a Jaylen Brown sweepstakes. But a Tuesday morning (June 30) report from The Athletic’s Sam Amick threw cold water on the idea that the Nuggets are notable contenders for the Boston Celtics star at the moment.

The Boston Celtics have been shopping Jaylen Brown extensively this offseason, and the Denver Nuggets are the next one in line. The Celtics were reportedly in talks with the Milwaukee Bucks to bring Giannis Antetokounmpo,

Nuggets Eye Jaylen Brown Trade as Denver Looks to Maximize Nikola Jokic's Championship Window

The Denver Nuggets could be looking at the possibility of bringing in an MVP candidate to pair up with the three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. In ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike podcast, Chris Canty reported that the Nuggets talked internally about bringing in Jaylen Brown via trade after his relationship with the Boston Celtics had soured over the past two months.

The Nuggets get Nikola Jokic a new co-star in Jaylen Brown in this trade scenario.

The Denver Nuggets selected two forwards in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft on Wednesday. With the 35th overall pick, which they had via a trade with the San Antonio Spurs,