While Nikola Jokic was busy laughing off a loss in the Serbian countryside, a far louder conversation was picking up steam in NBA circles… what if Kevin Durant teamed up with Nikola Jokic in Denver? Yeah, you read that right. Kevin Durant in a Denver Nuggets jersey is officially on the radar.

According to Kevin O’Connor, the Denver Nuggets are quietly being floated as a real contender for Durant’s services if Phoenix decides to pivot. The proposed trade? Michael Porter Jr., Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson, and a 2031 first-round pick to the Suns. Zeke Nnaji would go to a third team. In return, Denver gets Durant—and possibly, a chance to become untouchable.

Forget the luxury tax. Forget bench depth. Pair Durant with Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun, and you have a starting five that could punch holes through most defenses in the league. “Because he’s Kevin Durant,” O’Connor said, summing up why you sell the farm. The idea feels far-fetched. But also… doesn’t it kind of make sense?

This would rewrite their entire championship window. Jokic may be the best passing man in NBA history, but Kevin Durant is one of the most unstoppable scorers ever. Combine them with Murray’s shot creation and Gordon’s defense, and you’ve got a group that could break basketball. And here’s the most wholesome part of it all: Jokic and KD? There’s mutual respect. Durant once called Jokic “arguably the best player in the world and a top-10 player of all-time.” And while their on-court connection is untested (yet), the admiration is real. Meanwhile, Jokic is just trying to enjoy his horses. Literally.

The three-time MVP reportedly owns more than a dozen horses in Serbia. He’s no tourist at the stables because this is his sanctuary. So when his horse recently came up short in a race, his “oh nooo” hands on the head, swinging his cap in agony, then clapping for the victor… went viral.

And then came the NBA community, because why wouldn’t they? Jokic clapping in defeat like he just missed a free throw in a pickup game? Of course, the internet ate it up. Within hours, fans were splicing the clip into memes, speculating about different things, and turning the Serbian racetrack into the NBA’s off-season content goldmine. For a league obsessed with alpha energy and over-the-top antics, Jokic’s deadpan, no-fuss charm was a refreshing slap of authenticity.

Jokic’s horse loss sparks internet gold

“He didn’t take his lucky charm, Aaron Gordon. That’s why his horse lost. 😆,” one fan cracked, tapping into the Jokic-Gordon bromance that Nuggets fans adore. And fairly enough, because Jokic himself once called Aaron his good friend, saying, “He’s great, he’s my good friend, we share a lot of stories and emotions together.” 

Another fan summed up why the moment landed so well, and wrote, “His reaction to losing is why he’s such a winner. It’s the journey not the result.” Even in loss, especially in loss, Jokic keeps it classy. “Jokić always respectful after a loss. My goat,” someone else added.

The scene was Jokic in a nutshell. Quiet humility. Dry comedy. Effortless likability. “Just seeing him makes my day just a little better 😁,” a fan posted, echoing how many feel about the reigning MVP. But make no mistake, things are about to get noisy.

With Denver eliminated early after a 93-125 loss to the now-Finals team OKC, and pressure mounting to make another run while Jokic is in his prime, the front office may be forced to take a big swing. And as one fan boldly declared, “Oh yeah Denver Nuggets Finals Champions 2026. Bookmark it.”

Durant in Denver still feels like a dream. But stranger things have happened. And as Jokic tips his cap… win or lose, you can’t help but get the feeling that something bigger might be coming down the stretch.