Mile High City faces anxiety over Nikola Jokić's impending free agency

As the NBA season progresses, the Denver Nuggets are under pressure with three-time MVP Nikola Jokić set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Jokić has expressed a desire to re-sign with the Nuggets on a projected five-year, $360 million deal. However, concerns linger among fans and analysts regarding the team's overall roster quality and its impact on Jokić’s commitment to staying in Denver. With 29 other teams poised to court him, the franchise's performance this season will play a crucial role in retaining their star player.

• 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — There is justifiable paranoia in the Mile High City …