Nikola Jokic's Serbian Teammate Rumored to Be on Nuggets' Radar in Free Agency
Nuggets Could Target Nikola Jokic's Serbian Teammate in Free Agency
The Denver Nuggets are reportedly looking to add the Serbian star in free agency. Logan Struck|
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Denver NuggetsThe Denver Nuggets have been relatively quiet so far this offseason, outside of a few trade rumors, but they could simply be waiting for free agency. The Nuggets can start negotiating with free agents on June 30 at 4 p.m. MT, and they might already know who their first call will go to.
Serbian outlet Meridian Sport's Djordje Matic reported that the Nuggets are planning to go after Bogdan Bogdanovic, an unsurprising move to keep Nikola Jokic pleased in Denver. Jokic and Bogdanovic have been teammates for the Serbian national team for years, and seeing them team up on the Nuggets would be incredible after what they have done together on the international stage.
"According to unofficial information from the USA that crossed the Atlantic to Meridian Sports, Denver is impatiently waiting for ... June 30th to start hunting for Bogdan Bogdanović," Matic reported (translated to English). "Also, according to information from Meridian Sport, the Nuggets have previously bolded his name in their notebook, aware of how much he and Jokić positively influence each other, not forgetting that they also make the rest of the team better and more confident."
Of course, we will see what happens once the Nuggets can actually start negotiating with free agents, but Bogdanovic would be a great addition.
Why Bogdanovic is a good target for Denver
Some NBA players perform better when representing their country on the international stage, and Bogdanovic might be one of those guys. Of course, he has still had a successful nine-year NBA career, but could there be a reason he performs better when representing Serbia? The answer could be Nikola Jokic.
Bogdanovic is coming off a mild tenure with the L.A. Clippers, where he averaged 9.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game with 44.3/39.5/84.2 shooting splits. Fortunately for Denver, that could lower his pricetag in free agency, and teaming up with Jokic could set up a huge bounce-back season for him.
SERBIA ADVANCES TO QUARTERFINALS! Earlier today, Bogdan Bogdanovic & Nikola Jokic dominated to help lead Serbia over South Sudan, 96-85! 🇷🇸
Bogdan: 30 PTS, 8 AST, 4 REB, 10/14 FGM, 6/9 3PM
Jokic: 22 PTS, 13 REB, 4 AST, 7/9 FGM, 27 MIN
Will Serbia win a medal? 🤔🏅 pic.twitter.com/zXHEGUxpCZ— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) August 4, 2024
If the Nuggets lose Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency, replacing him with Bogdanovic seems like a viable move. Ideally, the idea of playing alongside Jokic entices Bogdanovic to sign a veteran minimum contract, making this move more realistic, and that will likely be the biggest decider in their negotiations starting June 30.
With plenty of uncertainty around Denver's current core, as Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun are all seemingly on the trade block, it could help to bring in a player Jokic trusts on and off the court. Despite being the face of the franchise for nearly a decade now, the Nuggets have not given Jokic a Serbian teammate to this point. This could be their best chance to do so.
Not to mention, making a Jokic-minded addition this offseason would likely entice the three-time MVP to sign a contract extension with the franchise without a second thought.
🤩 The best duo at the EuroBasket? 🇷🇸
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) August 26, 2025
Nikola Jokic 🤝 Bogdan Bogdanovic#Eurobasket2025 pic.twitter.com/G6e3Y5WFPj
Of course, this move is not just about keeping Jokic happy, though. Bogdanovic should be on Denver's radar regardless, because of what he can do on the court. At his best, we could expect him to score 12-15 points per game off the bench, while shooting around 40% from beyond the arc and being able to handle pressure as a secondary ball-handler.
It would be surprising if the Nuggets did not at least try to sign Bogdanovic this summer, although it will likely come down to whether he is willing to sign to a veteran minimum contract.
Published Jun 18, 2026
LOGAN STRUCKLogan Struck is a writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's On SI since 2023
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
