NBA DONE DEAL: Nikola Jokić Joins Lakers in Blockbuster $185 Million Move, Forming Superteam with LeBron James and Luka Dončić
In what is being hailed as one of the most monumental free agency signings in recent NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially landed two-time MVP and 7-foot superstar Nikola Jokić in a jaw-dropping three-year, $185 million contract. The move not only shakes up the league but also establishes an unprecedented “Big 3” in Los Angeles—LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and now Jokić, forming a trio many are already calling one of the most unstoppable in NBA history.
The deal was confirmed early Monday morning, sending shockwaves across the basketball world. Jokić, who spent his entire career with the Denver Nuggets up to this point and led them to an NBA championship in 2023, now joins forces with two of the game’s most elite playmakers. Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka called it “a generational moment” for the franchise and hinted that more moves could be in store.
“This is about legacy and winning,” Pelinka said in the official press conference. “Bringing in a talent like Nikola—one of the smartest, most unselfish, and dominant big men we’ve ever seen—means we’re all in.”
For Jokić, the decision wasn’t just about money, but also about the opportunity to contend for multiple titles alongside fellow generational stars. The Serbian center brings with him elite court vision, rebounding dominance, and an unmatchable skill set in the post, instantly transforming the Lakers into title favorites.
Fans packed the Lakers’ training facility within hours of the announcement, holding up signs welcoming the former Nuggets legend. Social media exploded, with phrases like “Showtime is back” and “Jokić to Hollywood” trending globally.
The newly formed Big 3 of LeBron, Luka, and Nikola is expected to bolster the Lakers’ frontcourt, providing scoring depth, rebounding power, and high-IQ playmaking that few teams can match. With Jokić now in the purple and gold, the message to the league is loud and clear: The Lakers are going for it all.
The 2025 season just got a whole lot more interesting—and the Lakers’ championship window just swung wide open.
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